Melanoma Survivorship in the Age of COVID-19

Many melanoma survivors are experiencing stress, anxiety, and PTSD from the new expectations and restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. These uncertain times can lead to feelings of helplessness and a lack of control over one’s life. This may trigger thoughts of stressful events of the past with worries about one’s health or that of loved ones. We at AIM at Melanoma are here to remind you that you are not alone —we are in this together.

On Wednesday, April 22, 2020, Melissa Wilson, PA-C, MPAS, Lead Physician Assistant for the Melanoma Program at UMPC and AIM's Ask A Melanoma Expert, joined Ellen Ormond, PhD, Psychologist, Center For Counseling and Cancer Support, UPMC for a patient-friendly webinar discussing topics such as:

Stress management strategies
Dealing with anxiety and uncertainty
Dealing with social isolation
Dealing with relationships during COVID
Sources of hope and meaning during COVID
Helping children and teenagers live with COVID