December is Cancer Mental Health Awareness Month. The holidays can be a lonely time for the chronically ill, and cancer patients & their families always need support. Choose kindness this December by helping fund our mission today.
HOW CAN YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
Did you know that until 2023, there was no national month for Cancer Mental Health? The founder of Chaotic Good took it upon himself to create this month – but this is a collective effort by Chaotic Good, the cancer community, and those kind enough to help to make December a better time for those in need.
WHY MENTAL HEALTH?
Cancer is a serious existential threat that nearly 50% of people will face at one point in their life. While the physical effects are necessary to be treated, those have clinical frameworks, and they are extremely diverse based on the type of cancer and variables unique to the individual.
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On the other hand, mental health is a ubiquitous challenge for nearly all cancer patients and their loved ones. The shock of a diagnosis, reframing of life, and acceptance of outcomes are just some of the challenges that those affected by cancer face. Relationship stress, financial hardship, anxiety, depression, and other cumulative effects of intrusive cancer are unique and scary for each diagnosis. Sharing experiences and resources can make things better.
Let's Talk About It
At Chaotic Good, we never shut up about cancer. It’s a difficult topic, but a lot of the pain is caused by stigma or misunderstanding. The more we can show people that cancer isn’t just someone quietly suffering in a hospital room, the easier it will be for the real-life patients and loved ones that have to deal with diverse challenges on a daily basis.
SHARE YOUR STORY
Help reduce the stigma surrounding cancer and associated mental health challenges while providing comfort and support to others. Share the story of how you or a loved one has been affected by mental illness. By sharing your story, you can inspire hope, foster understanding, and create a sense of community among those affected by cancer and its fallout.