Mental health support for young adults with cancer (MELODIC)

Project summary

The MELODIC project aims to promote mental health and wellbeing of young adults (YA) with cancer and their family/caregivers by improving screening, early detection and efficient and person-centered management of mental health needs during the first year post-cancer diagnosis. Specifically, MELODIC will: 1) examine mental health needs of YAs with cancer and their family members /caregivers, 2) examine the training needs of Health Care Professionals (HCPs) and develop and implement an online training programme for them, 3) implement an intervention which includes physical activity in natural surroundings (green/blue space), with information support for YA with cancer and their family members/caregivers, and 4) develop guidance and practical recommendations for HCPs on how to provide support for YA adults and their family/caregivers with mental health needs.

MELODIC answers the objectives of EU4Health by addressing the mental health needs of people with cancer and their families/caregivers. Although the main emphasis is on young adults and their family members/caregivers, the project further focuses on improving HCPs skills in screening, early detection, and management of mental health needs of YAs with cancer and their family/caregivers.