One counseling session to reduce anxiety and depression in breast cancer patients

This study is testing whether a single 60-minute counseling session—called Single Session Consultation for Cancer—can help reduce anxiety, depression, and emotional distress in people with breast cancer. Some participants will receive the counseling session, while others will receive an educational booklet from the American Cancer Society. Researchers want to see if this one-time session is helpful and realistic for patients to complete while they wait for longer-term counseling services.

Many people with breast cancer experience anxiety, depression, and emotional distress while waiting to start ongoing counseling or therapy. This study exists to see if a single, focused counseling session can provide meaningful relief during that waiting period and improve quality of life.