Tailored Psychological Interventions to Manage Body Image: An Opinion Study on Breast Cancer Survivors

Valeria Sebri () and Gabriella Pravettoni
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Valeria Sebri: Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20139 Milan, Italy
Gabriella Pravettoni: Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20139 Milan, Italy

IJERPH, 2023, vol. 20, issue 4, 1-9

Abstract: Objective: Oncological care affects the body strongly, even some years after therapies. Body image, as the mental representation of one’s own body, is particularly affected by breast cancer, with a high level of dissatisfaction and negative perception. Literature has shown the effectiveness of various psychological interventions to promote body image in breast cancer survivors, dealing with inner sensations and related emotions and thoughts. The present opinion study presents BI issues and personalized psychological interventions to increase a positive BI in breast cancer survivors. Conclusions: Implementing specific and personalized psychological interventions tailored on BI, the characteristics of oncological journey and emotional and cognitive issues is fundamental. Directions for clinical practice are given.

Keywords: breast cancer survivors; body image; injured self; psychological interventions (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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