Responding Positively to a Difficult Diagnosis

An unwelcome or unexpected diagnosis can leave a person feeling anxious, frightened, powerless. While the jury is still out on whether positive thinking truly affects a patient’s outcome, there is great value in understanding how positive thoughts can influence health decisions for the better. In this CareNote, Mary Lynne Knighten reminds readers that “you are the most important person in the equation to manage your health condition” and walks them through tips for achieving a positive response.

By Mary Lynne Knighten