Joanna Arch (Professor, Clinical Psychology) is featured in a recent University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus article exploring the role of depression and anxiety in advanced cancer, and how thoughtful advance care planning conversations can support patients’ mental and emotional well-being.
Dr. Arch’s work emphasizes the importance of addressing psychological distress alongside medical care, highlighting how values‑based discussions about care preferences can help patients feel more supported, heard, and prepared during a difficult time.
Read the article to learn how their research at the intersection of psychology, health, and compassionate care is making an impact.