Psychosocial Services
Going Beyond Medicine to Support and Care for the Whole Child
Psychosocial Services
When your child is sick, it can be hard to understand what is happening, to make decisions and to juggle family responsibilities. At Nationwide Children’s, our Psychosocial Services Team will help your child understand what they are going through, assist them in coping with their new diagnosis, minimize stress and fears about medical procedures and treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation or surgery, and help siblings understand what is happening to their brother or sister. We also work closely with your child's school to ensure they stay on track and assist their peers in better understanding why they are not in school. We know one family member’s illness impacts everyone else, so we create an environment where your child can achieve their best health and your family can receive the support to positively cope with your child’s treatment and care.
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Each patient receives an individualized care plan that focuses on their needs, age and overall care from diagnosis, through active care and remission or end of life. It’s important to remember that childhood cancer is a family disease, significantly affecting the lives of the patients but also their parents, siblings and the community.
Our patients and their families can participate in services and activities that complement medical care and bring comfort during a difficult time. Your family will work with specialists in the following areas:
