Your emotions and mental health

Managing your emotions and mental health

A brain tumour diagnosis and its treatment can often impact the mental health of both the patient and family members. It is common to feel low mood, anxiety and worry.

Low mood may mean feeling down and finding it harder to do your daily activities, or finding less joy in doing them. It can be helpful to make small changes, like getting out in nature or doing things that you enjoy.

If your low mood does not lift, this may be a sign of depression. Depression and anxiety are not a sign of weakness and are commonly a direct result of a major life event.

They may manifest in a range of ways including feelings of unease, unable to control thoughts, continuous low mood, feeling tearful and irritable, lack of interest or motivation, neglecting hobbies, isolating from others, getting angry, losing energy and appetite and suicidal thoughts.

Find out more about counselling support.

Call our support line

To access our support services, call our Support Co-ordinator today on 01454 422 701 or email support@braintumoursupport.co.uk.
Our Support Co-ordinator is available Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Our services are free and confidential. We're here to listen and support you through your journey.

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Other ways we can support you and your family

Support services

There are many ways we can support anyone affected by a brain tumour, their family, friends and carers.

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Practical support

Helping you manage the practical steps for you and your family through a brain tumour diagnosis and treatment.

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Information and resources

Find information designed to inform and empower patients, caregivers and loved ones.

Browse our resources

Join our online and face-to-face support groups

Online support groups

Our monthly schedule of online support sessions offers the opportunity for patients, family members, friends and carers to connect, gain support and information, and share experiences via Zoom.

Join an online support group

Face-to-face regional groups

The groups are open to anyone affected by any type or grade of brain tumour, whether as a patient, family member, friend or carer.

Join a face-to-face group

Online regional support groups

We host support groups in Devon and Cornwall, Dorset and Hampshire, Wales and the Midlands.

Join an online regional group

Facebook Support Forum

Our online Facebook Support Forum supports anyone affected by any kind of brain tumour and provides friendly peer-to-peer support 24/7.

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