Mindfulness for depression management in men with prostate cancer

Abstract

ABSTRACT Increasing incidence and survival rates of prostate cancer are leaving more men to suffer the sequelae of their diagnosis and treatment, like depression. Depression and other negative psychosocial factors significantly affect this population but often go undiagnosed and/or ineffectively managed. This case report focuses on the negative effects of prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, the importance of screening these patients for depression, and the exploration of mindfulness as an adjunctive management option for this population.