After getting a diagnosis

Adjusting to a new way of life

There’s often an adjustment period when you’ve gotten a diagnosis.

There are things you can do to help:

• Joining support groups.
• Setting personal goals.
• Learning about your situation and how to manage it.
• Speaking to someone.

Taking care of your mental health

Getting a diagnosis for yourself or a family member can affect your mental health. It’s normal to experience feelings of loss, isolation, sadness and stress.

It’s important to take care of your mental health. There are things you can do:

• Speaking to family and friends about how you’re feeling.
• Finding new hobbies.
• Staying active.
• Eating well.
• Getting enough sleep.

Mental health support

If you want to talk to someone, there’s mental health support available to help you and your loved ones.

Learning about terminal illness

Find support if you’ve been diagnosed with a terminal illness.