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A Review of Positive Emotion Cultivation Strategies in Psychological Intervention of Cancer Patients

Author(s)

Zihang Wang

Affiliation(s)

School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, USA, 98195

Abstract

Cancer is not only a serious physical disease, but also a disease that has a profound impact on the mental health of patients. As one of the most concerned diseases in the 21st century, cancer patients and their families are often faced with huge psychological pressure, whether it is the treatment itself or the cost of treatment, living costs and other aspects. It often leads to anxiety, depression, fear, and uncertainty about the future. These psychological problems not only affect the quality of life of patients, but may also have a negative impact on the effectiveness of treatment. Therefore, psychological intervention is particularly important in cancer treatment.The purpose of this paper is to review the positive emotion cultivation strategies in psychological intervention of cancer patients, and explore the effects and effects of these strategies in improving patients' mental health and quality of life. This paper introduces the common mental health problems of cancer patients and their impact on treatment effect and quality of life, expounds the definition and theoretical basis of positive emotion, and discusses several major positive emotion cultivation strategies, including positive psychology intervention, mindfulness therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, expressive writing, social support and group therapy, etc. These strategies are effective ways to help patients enhance positive emotions, reduce psychological burden and improve quality of life.

Keywords

Cancer Psychology; Psychological Intervention; Emotion Cultivation; Quality of Life

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