# A behavioral intervention for cancer patients that works

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**Created:** [October 31, 2018, 3:24am UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/a-behavioral-intervention-for-cancer-patients-that-works/681 "2018-10-31T03:24:36Z")\
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[https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/09/180920160946.htm](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/09/180920160946.htm)  
This is a story about something rare in health psychology: a treatment that has gone from scientific discovery, through development and testing, to dissemination and successful implementation nationwide. In a new study, researchers found that a program designed at The Ohio State University to reduce harmful stress in cancer patients can be taught to therapists from around the country and implemented at their sites, and effectively improves mood in their patients.