The Cost of Loneliness with Lucy Rose
Loneliness is more than a feeling — it’s a growing public health issue with real physical and emotional consequences. Lucy Rose, Founder and President of The Cost of Loneliness Project, joins us in a timely conversation about chronic loneliness, connection and health. We explore why children and young adults report some of the highest rates […]
Accessing Pediatric Mental Health Services (Part 2 of 2)
How do we close the gaps in care for children’s mental health right now — not months from now? In part two, we highlight two evidence-based models delivering rapid, meaningful support: HealthySteps, which strengthens early relational health in primary care; and PATH, a telemental-health program offering fast, targeted access for kids and teens. Rahil Briggs, […]
Accessing Pediatric Mental Health Services (Part 1 of 2)
Schools are more than places to learn — they can be essential gateways to mental health care. We look at how school-based health centers are expanding behavioral health services for children served by Nationwide Children’s and Nemours Children’s Health, drawing on promising models highlighted in a new issue brief from the Nemours Children’s National Office […]
Healing Together: The Power of Creativity and Connection with Dr. Wizdom Powell
Chief Executive Officer Wizdom Powell, PhD, MPH, CMHC, joins the podcast to discuss how Unified Youth is reshaping mental well-being for young people through creativity. Drawing on her experience working with veterans and military families, Dr. Powell shares how the same principles of healing in community — what she calls “speaking to the wounds” — […]
From Data to Action: A Conversation with The Commonwealth Fund’s Dr. Joseph Betancourt
Why are children across the U.S. falling behind on key health measures – and what can we do about it? Joseph R. Betancourt, MD, President, The Commonwealth Fund, joins us to explore solutions. We discuss the Fund’s long-standing work in child and maternal health, recent state health findings, and key factors affecting pediatric care, from […]
The Emotional Lives of Teens: A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Damour
Clinical psychologist, parenting expert and New York Times best-selling author Dr. Lisa Damour joins us to explore the emotional lives of teenagers – what’s typical, when to worry and how adults and systems can better support adolescents today. Listen to Dr. Damour’s Ask Lisa podcast for more insights. Watch the episode on YouTube. Featuring: Lisa Damour, […]
More Than a Checkup: Integrating Mental Health into Primary Care
Mental health is an essential part of overall health – and pediatric primary care providers are increasingly serving on the front lines. With one in five children facing a diagnosable mental health disorder and rates of anxiety and depression on the rise, the routine pediatric well visit has become a critical opportunity for early identification, […]
When Parents Seek Help: How Stigma Affects the Whole Family
When a parent is recovering from a substance use disorder, stigma can impact the entire family – including the children. This episode explores how that stigma affects children and what physicians and others can do to promote a more compassionate approach in pediatric health care. Guests: Andrew Terranella, MD, MPH, FAAP, Medical Epidemiologist, Division of Overdose […]
Care, Connection and Clinical Innovation: Handspring Health’s Vision
According to the CDC, nearly 1 in 5 children between the ages of 3 and 17 has a diagnosable mental health disorder, and more than half of those children never receive treatment. The reasons most cited for this lack in care include problems getting an appointment, issues related to cost, and lack of access to […]
Breaking Barriers, Building Better Health: PurpLE Health Foundation
Dr. Anita Ravi, President, CEO and Founder of PurpLE Health Foundation, shares how the organization provides free, trauma-informed health and mental health care to children and adults affected by violence, including human trafficking and sexual assault. PurpLE Health Foundation also uses data to identify best practices and trains other providers to better care for populations […]
