Recovering from major surgery isn’t just a physical journey—it can take a toll on your mental and emotional well-being as well. Anxiety, depression, or feelings of isolation are common during recovery, but they’re often not addressed as part of the healing process. This thread focuses on mental health care post-surgery, with tips on how to recognize and manage emotional challenges, and how to seek support. Whether you’ve had surgery recently or are a caregiver for someone in recovery, we invite you to share your insights on the importance of mental health in the overall healing process.