Psychosocial Support: The Navigator's Role

Video Library published on October 17, 2019 in Mental Health, Psychosocial Support Services/Assessment
Steve Pitman, JD
President, Board of Directors
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Lake Forest, California
Steve Pittman encourages oncology navigators to lead the conversation around psychosocial support for patients with mental illness.
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