166. Chronic Illness and Mental Health: The Roadmap Project

Discover the untold stories of resilience, uncertainty, and emotional turmoil in the latest episode of Pediatric Meltdown! host Dr. Lia Gaggino is joined by The Women of the RoadMap Project; Dr. Carol Lannon,  Dr. Lori Crosby,  Robin Kinebrew, and Meghan Didier as they dive deep into the struggles and triumphs of parents navigating the complexities of their children's chronic diseases. From navigating hospital admissions to tackling the daunting tasks of missed homework, these parents courageously share their journeys of finding strength amidst the chaos of mental health. This episode will highlight how crucial it is for medical sub-specialists to care about the topic of mental health in pediatric patients with chronic illnesses. They’ll talk about the responsibility the sub-specialists have to recognize the connection between physical and mental health and to incorporate holistic approaches into their practice. By taking the time to listen, understand, and connect them with appropriate resources, sub-specialists can play a vital role in supporting their mental health journey. The Roadmap Project reminds us to strive to enhance our competence and confidence in addressing this important aspect of care because every child deserves comprehensive support, not just for their physical health, but for their Mental Wealth as well.       [05:21-21:07] The Origin of the Road Map ProjectInitiated after a conversation with the American Board of Pediatrics in 2016A collaborative effort between patients, families, and cliniciansAims to improve the emotional health of patients and families with chronic conditionsPublished using Google Docs and updated automatically every 5 minutes[21:08 - 35:10]  Subspecialty Responsibility and Competence in Addressing Mental Health  Approximately two-thirds of respondents believe that addressing mental health is the responsibility of their subspecialty.Only 20% of graduating subspecialty fellows feel competent enough to address mental health.Competence levels vary among different subspecialties, with cardiology and nephrology showing the lowest confidence levels.The focus is on acknowledging, validating, and connecting individuals to appropriate mental health resources when needed.[35:11 - 43:06]  The Therapeutic Power of AskingHow the normalize-ask-pause-connect approach can enhance patient careHow asking can contribute to healing and understandingThe role of asking in therapy and self-reflectionThe potential benefits of asking in various life situations[43:07 - 1:01:45] Importance of Raising Awareness Clinicians reporting significant changes in their practice approachCreating a culture of continuous learning and professional developmentIncreasing awareness of the impact on patient care and outcomesEmpowering clinicians to prioritize emotional health in their practice [1:01:46 - 1:09:00]  Closing segment TakeawayLinks to resources mentioned on the showYou can reach The Roadmap ProjectWebsite: Roadmap For Emotional HealthYouTube: The Roadmap Project - YouTubeVideos:The impact of being Black while living with a chronic condition: Inpatient perspectivesNormalize+Ask+Pause+Connect by...

Fecha de Publicación: 1 de noviembre de 2023

Duración: 1 hr 9 min