Jodi MacLeod is a writer, patient advocate and twelve-year breast cancer survivor living in the Greater Philadelphia area. She maintains a wellness blog called WRITE4WELLNESS, focusing on clinical research in cancer wellness and integrative oncology.

Jodi is also a writer, blogger and patient co-investigator for the CHOICE Study (Choosing Options for Insomnia in Cancer Effectively), a two-site research trial comparing acupuncture and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in cancer survivors being conducted by leaders in integrative medicine research.

In this article, Jodi talks about:

1. Risk Factors for Depression after Cancer
2. Identifying Depression after Cancer Treatment
3. Distress Screening Guidelines and Resources
4. Depression Symptoms and Self-Care Strategies
5. Evidence-based Integrative Therapies for Depression
6. Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Training
7. Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life