You may experience increased stress, anxiety, or depression if you’ve been diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening illness. This is a natural reaction; however, it can further put your health in jeopardy if these feelings impact your ability to cope with the disease. According to the Center for Disease Control, mental illness, especially depression, increases your risk of other long-term health problems. This is true especially for serious health issues like diabetes, heart disease, mesothelioma, or a stroke. Here are some simple tips you can use to help improve your mental health if…