Depression and Body Image Distress Following Mastectomy With Reconstruction
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Breast Cancer, Cancer, Depression |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology, Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 2/11/2018 |
| Start Date: | October 12, 2017 |
| End Date: | May 31, 2019 |
| Contact: | Hilary Weingarden, PhD |
| Email: | hilary_weingarden@mgh.harvard.edu |
| Phone: | 617-643-6206 |
Risk and Protective Factors for Depression and Body Image Distress Following Mastectomy With Breast Reconstruction
Mastectomy is a major surgery that can have a profound effect on women's psychosocial
wellbeing, including elevated depression and body image distress. Reconstructive breast
surgery aims to improve patients' psychosocial adjustment to mastectomy, yet for some women
substantial distress persists after reconstruction. However, very little is known about risk
or protective factors for persistent depression or body image distress following mastectomy
with reconstruction. The present study aims to address this critical gap. In women undergoing
mastectomy with breast reconstruction, the investigators will assess risk and protective
factors for post-surgery depression severity and body image distress.
wellbeing, including elevated depression and body image distress. Reconstructive breast
surgery aims to improve patients' psychosocial adjustment to mastectomy, yet for some women
substantial distress persists after reconstruction. However, very little is known about risk
or protective factors for persistent depression or body image distress following mastectomy
with reconstruction. The present study aims to address this critical gap. In women undergoing
mastectomy with breast reconstruction, the investigators will assess risk and protective
factors for post-surgery depression severity and body image distress.
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Female adults (age 18+) who are scheduled for mastectomy with immediate breast
reconstruction at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery Program
2. English language proficiency
3. Ability to provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Current psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, serious neurological disorder,
intellectual disability, or developmental disorder
2. Current active suicidal ideation
3. Treatment plan includes chemotherapy and/or radiation
4. Does not have access to Internet at home, required to complete study questionnaires
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185 Cambridge Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
617-724-5200
Phone: 617-643-6206
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