Patient Engagement

Studies have shown that a significant percentage of fertility patients have psychiatric disorders, with anxiety being the most common, followed by depression.

Only a small number of patients with mental health disorders are receiving psychological treatment. Additionally, many patients score in the clinical range for both depression and anxiety during their fertility treatment.

A notable percentage of individuals seeking fertility treatment may experience suicidal ideation (SI) or have attempted suicide.

Patient Engagement

Studies have shown that a significant percentage of fertility patients have psychiatric disorders, with anxiety being the most common, followed by depression.

Only a small number of patients with mental health disorders are receiving psychological treatment. Additionally, many patients score in the clinical range for both depression and anxiety during their fertility treatment.

A notable percentage of individuals seeking fertility treatment may experience suicidal ideation (SI) or have attempted suicide.

The Poor Management of your patients’ emotions can result in:

  • Increased Workload
  • Communication Breakdowns
  • Lower Job Satisfaction
  • Inefficiency
  • Stress and Turnover

The Poor Management Of Your Patients’ Emotions Can Result In:

  • Increased Workload
  • Communication Breakdowns
  • Lower Job Satisfaction
  • Inefficiency
  • Stress and Turnover

How Do We Support Your Patients:

• Evidence-Based Group Therapy

Using A Structured Program Based On Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (ACT). 

Completing The Curriculum Will Equip Patients With The Skills Needed To Cope With  Stress, Grief, Anxiety, Guilt, Shame, Despair, Reproductive Trauma, Infertility, And Pregnancy Loss.

• One-Stop Care Coordination: 

Patients Can Be Referred By Staff Where Trained Professionals Will Assess Their Individual Needs And Direct Them To The Most Suitable Level Of Care, Such As In-Network Psychiatry And Individual Clinical Services. Barriers For Group Attendance Can Also Be Compassionately Assessed. 

• Wellness Workshops

Your Patients Will Have Access To Wellness Workshops In Which They Can Learn Mindfulness And Meditation Tools For Self-Regulation. 

Oncofertility support  

Oncofertility patients face a range of needs, including emotional support to address fears around new diagnosis,  grief, anxiety, and identity challenges. Our groups support these patients by providing them with anticipatory guidance in making informed, time-sensitive fertility decisions,  navigating complex relationship dynamics with partners, families, and healthcare providers, offering support for adolescents and young adults managing future-oriented concerns and helping these patients develop coping strategies that foster hope and resilience while exploring alternative parenthood options.

Oncofertility Support 

Oncofertility patients face a range of needs, including emotional support to address fears around new diagnosis,  grief, anxiety, and identity challenges. Our groups support these patients by providing them with anticipatory guidance in making informed, time-sensitive fertility decisions,  navigating complex relationship dynamics with partners, families, and healthcare providers, offering support for adolescents and young adults managing future-oriented concerns and helping these patients develop coping strategies that foster hope and resilience while exploring alternative parenthood options.

Research

Research

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