Best Scott Wampler Podcasts (2023)

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Supporting Black men and boys with Antonio Igbokidi 26:27

7d ago26:27

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Antonio Igbokidi, a fourth-year medical student at Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University, joins the Raising Joy podcast to discuss his Barbershop Talk Therapy mental health initiative. Igbokidi started Barbershop Talk Therapy in 2021 as a way to create a safe space for men of color to talk about mental health. He neve…

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Pediatric mental health care in the ER with Brittany Smith, MSW, LCSW 30:59

14d ago30:59

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At Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas, it’s not uncommon for 30 children and teens to be evaluated for mental and behavioral health concerns in the emergency department in a single day. On this episode of Raising Joy, Family Intake Therapist Brittany Smith, MSW, LCSW, tells us about her role in the ER, and how she helps patients an…

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Self Care for Parents with Melarie Odelusi 42:41

21d ago42:41

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When Melarie Odelusi’s daughter was diagnosed with aplastic anemia in 2020, she didn’t know what the future held in store for her family. One thing she did know – it was going to be critical for her to take care of herself. While doctors focused on her child, Melarie and her husband made every effort to ensure they were mentally strong through the …

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The Healing Power of Music with Cook Children’s CEO Rick W. Merrill 40:33

28d ago40:33

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Long before he became a health care executive, Rick W. Merrill was a West Texas boy with a guitar and a love for music. Today, he’s the president and CEO of one of the largest pediatric health care systems in the U.S., but music still holds a special place in his heart. On this extraordinary episode of Raising Joy, Mr. Merrill opens up about his lo…

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Collaborating for Mind Health with M. Scott Perry, M.D. 35:09

1M ago35:09

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On this episode of Raising Joy, we meet M. Scott Perry, M.D., head of Neurosciences at the Jane and John Justin Institute for Mind Health at Cook Children’s Health Care System. At the Institute for Mind Health, Dr. Perry is bringing together nine specialties that commonly overlap in the treatment of nervous system disorders. He talks to us about ho…

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Raising a child with autism with Bianka Soria-Olmos, D.O. 38:47

1M ago38:47

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Being a pediatrician, Dr. Bianka Soria-Olmos knows how to identify the signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in her patients. When her own son was diagnosed, she learned the very personal challenges that come along with being a parent of a child with ASD. On this episode of Raising Joy, we talk to Dr. Soria-Olmos about how the diagnosis and how i…

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Not One More. Preventing Youth Suicides with Lynda Clayton 35:01

2M ago35:01

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Lynda Clayton is a North Texas high school student who recently earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for her project aimed at reducing the stigma around mental health. On this episode of Raising Joy, Clayton tells us about “Not One More: A Mission to Eliminate Youth Suicide. To learn more about this program, and how to implement it in your school, plea…

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The Importance of Kindness with Lisa Elliott, Ph.D. 38:59

2M ago38:59

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Kindness and empathy are important, in fact they are critical. Both are foundational cornerstones for emotional and moral intelligence, and it is the core to a civilized world. Studies have also shown if one experiences empathy, it can stop cruel and/or violent behavior. On this episode of Raising Joy, neuropsychologist Lisa Elliott, Ph.D., explain…

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Roadmap to Children’s Mental Health with Brian Dixon, M.D., and Frances Wampler 31:51

2M ago31:51

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Raising a child who struggles with their mental health can be scary, challenging and confusing. The ACEs Task Force of Tarrant County developed a video series called The Roadmap for Children’s Mental Health to help families navigate this health issue. On this episode of Raising Joy, we are joined by Dr. Brian Dixon from Mindful – a psychiatric prac…

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Critical role of pediatricians in the mental health crisis with Alice Phillips, M.D. 32:36

2M ago32:36

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When your child is struggling with their mental health, it can be difficult to know where to turn. Nationwide, waitlists for appointments with child psychologists and psychiatrists can be months long. As a result, pediatricians have become the first line of defense for families who need support. Alice Phillips, M.D., wears many hats at Cook Childre…

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Understanding Teens with Sam McCage, Ph.D., LPC 44:27

3M ago44:27

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Do you ever wonder if your teenager’s behavior is normal? On this episode of Raising Joy, Sam McCage, Ph.D., a licensed professional counselor at Cook Children’s, answers all of our questions about teens. From moodiness to social media, vaping and therapy – we’re doing a deep dive into teen behavior and what parents can do to make these difficult y…

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How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic with Dr. Jillian Peterson 37:07

3M ago37:07

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On this episode of Raising Joy, we meet Dr. Jillian Peterson, founder of The Violence Project, a nonpartisan nonprofit that created the largest and most comprehensive database on the life histories of mass shooters. She is a forensic psychologist, professor of criminology and author of “The Violence Project – How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic.” …

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Researching the Mystifying Rise in Child Suicides with Suzy DeYoung 30:45

3M ago30:45

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**Content warning – this episode contains difficult subject matter. We advise you listen with caution, knowing topics of child suicide, trauma, grief and mass shootings are discussed. Suzy DeYoung didn’t plan on devoting her life to the subject of trauma, however an accident involving her child led her down a path exploring some of the most difficu…

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Helping Women Transition from Poverty to Prosperity with Carol Klocek 30:18

4M ago30:18

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More than 113,000 children in Tarrant County live in poverty. Carol Klocek and the team at the Center for Transforming Lives work alongside women and their children to disrupt the cycle of poverty in a way that is compassionate and trauma-informed. On this episode of Raising Joy, we talk to Klocek about her role as CEO of the 115-year-old nonprofit…

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Improving the medical response to kids experiencing a mental health crisis 34:07

6M ago34:07

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of pediatric patients being admitted to Cook Children’s Medical Center for mental health symptoms hit record levels. This resulted in a need for innovative ways to care for patients in a safe and compassionate manner. On this episode of Raising Joy, Jennifer Horn, RN, and Alex Fejer, RN, from Cook Children’s…

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Fighting Human Trafficking with Sandy Hennip, MSW 47:31

6M ago47:31

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It’s a topic we don’t want to think about, but unfortunately it impacts every city across the U.S. Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. In North Texas, the nonprofit Unbound Now is working diligently to support survivors and fight this hideous crime in our community. On …

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Mental Health in Focus at Fort Worth ISD with Ottis Goodwin 29:31

7M ago29:31

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The mental health crisis affecting children and teens is no secret. Families across the U.S. have struggled to cope through the pandemic and afterward. In Fort Worth, Texas, a local school district and university are teaming up to provide access to mental health resources to kids and their families. Ottis Goodwin is the director of Family and Commu…

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Saving Lives from Opioids with Callie Crow 37:08

7M ago37:08

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On this episode of Raising Joy, we meet Callie Crow, founder of Drew’s 27 Chains. Crow spent her 27-year career saving lives as a paramedic, but she never imagined her focus would one day turn to overdoses. She started Drew’s 27 Chains in honor of her son who died of an opioid overdose in June 2020. The organization provides free Narcan and trainin…

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Navigating eating disorders around the holidays with Tyler Wooten, M.D. 46:49

7M ago46:49

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The holidays are upon us and that usually means gathering with loved ones around tables of food. For people with eating disorders, this can be a very triggering time of year. Tyler Wooten, M.D., is a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist with the Eating Recovery Center, Dallas. He joins us on this episode of Raising Joy to share his expertise ab…

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How puberty impacts mental health with Shanna Combs, M.D. 29:31

7M ago29:31

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Puberty can be a difficult time for kids and their families. It can be hard to tell if changes in mood are normal growing pains, or if there’s an underlying mental health problem. On this episode of Raising Joy, we’re joined by Shanna Combs, M.D., a pediatric gynecologist at Cook Children’s. She explains how puberty affects mental health and why gi…

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Why Play Therapy Works with Lizzy Brown, LPC 39:41

7M ago39:41

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When children are struggling, they may not be able to fully articulate their emotions like teens or adults. This is where a trained play therapist, such as Lizzy Brown, can help. Brown is a licensed professional counselor and registered play therapist at Cook Children’s. She explains how she uses the ‘universal language’ of children to help them pr…

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The Mystifying Rise of Child Suicides with Andrew Solomon, Ph.D. 21:42

8M ago21:42

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Suicide is the third leading cause of death among people aged 15 to 24 in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). During the first seven months of the COVID-19 lockdown, U.S. hospitals experienced a 24% increase in mental-health-related emergency visits for children aged 5 to 11, and a 31% increase for those age…

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Protecting Children from abuse with Jamye Coffman, M.D. 41:49

8M ago41:49

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In 2021, there were 1,570 visits at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Jamye Coffman, M.D., is the medical director of the Child Advocacy Resources and Evaluation (C.A.R.E.) Team at Cook Children’s. On this episode of Raising Joy, she talks to us about her work as a pediatrician dedicated to treating victims of physical and sexual…

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Gun Safety with Daniel Guzman, M.D. 44:24

8M ago44:24

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Since 2017, Cook Children’s Emergency Department has treated more than 300 children and teens for gunshot wounds. One of those children, a 4-year-old boy, changed the life of Daniel Guzman, M.D., forever. While Dr. Guzman couldn’t save this child from his fatal injuries, he vowed to do everything in his power to save other children from the same fa…

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Why Kids Need Sleep with Hilary Pearson, M.D. 38:07

9M ago38:07

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We all know sleep is important, but that doesn’t mean we get enough. And when it comes to kids, sleep is especially critical for their development and mental health. So what should you do if your child has trouble sleeping? Hilary Pearson, M.D., is the medical director of the Sleep Center at Cook Children’s Medical Center. On this episode of Raisin…

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Understanding Attachment Styles with Casey Call, Ph.D., LPC 41:04

9M ago41:04

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Our relationships with our parents during childhood have a wide-reaching influence over the course of our lives. On this episode of Raising Joy, we talk to one of the leading experts in this field of research, known as attachment theory. Casey Call, Ph.D., LPC, is the associate director of education at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Developmen…

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Back to School Anxiety with Laura Anne Burgos, LCSW 35:02

9M ago35:02

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Back to school can be a difficult time for kids, especially if they suffer from anxiety. On this episode of Raising Joy, we’re talking to Laura Anne Burgos, LCSW. She is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist in the Gastroenterology Department at Cook Children’s Medical Center. Laura Anne explains how the mind/body connection can trigger p…

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Child Suicide Attempt Survivor Shares Powerful Story of Hope 57:58

9M ago57:58

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Often when a person attempts suicide, we think there must have been signs ahead of the event. But this is not always the case, especially when the attempt is made by a child. This is the message Brandy and Nick Lumbert want every parent to understand. In 2018, their 12-year-old daughter tried to kill herself in their home. Despite going without oxy…

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Stigmas of Mental Health Care in Children with Rachel Talbot, M.D. 34:10

9M ago34:10

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What are some of the most common concerns parents have when a child needs inpatient psychiatric care? Inspired by the Disney movie ‘Inside Out,’ Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Rachel Talbot, M.D., wanted to find out. On this episode of Raising Joy, Dr. Talbot explains how her research identified nine of the most common stigmas parents have about…

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Why Doctors Neglect Their Own Mental Health with Matthew Carroll, M.D. 42:21

10M ago42:21

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Physicians are not always the best at taking care of their own mental health care needs. Matthew Carroll, M.D., Associate Chief Quality Officer at Cook Children’s, says that needs to change. After losing a colleague to suicide, Dr. Carroll recently penned an article about his own journey with mental health. On this episode of Raising Joy, we talk t…

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Suicide prevention in schools with the Hope Squad 45:02

11M ago45:02

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Seven in 10 young people say they would tell a friend if they are having thoughts of suicide. Research also shows that peers have a greater impact as protective factors during adolescence than parents do. This is why the Hope Squad program focuses on training students to help their peers in schools across the U.S. On this episode of the Raising Joy…

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How to Support LGBTQ+ Youth with Frank Sloan, M.D. 38:31

11M ago38:31

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LGBTQ youth are more than four times as likely to attempt suicide than their peers, according to the Trevor Project. At Cook Children’s, an estimated 40% of patients admitted for mental health concerns identify as a member of the LGBTQ community. In this episode of Raising Joy, we talk to Frank Sloan, M.D., a pediatrician with Cook Children’s Urgen…

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When a child needs inpatient psychiatric care with Kia Carter, M.D. 33:12

11M ago33:12

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As parents, we sometimes find ourselves unsure of how to respond to something our child has said. If a child or teen says they don’t want to be alive anymore, what should you do? This is the question we asked Kia Carter, M.D., medical director of Inpatient Psychiatry at Cook Children’s Medical Center. Dr. Carter oversees a 15-bed psychiatry unit at…

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Eating Disorders with Stephanie Setliff, M.D. 48:30

11M ago48:30

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On this episode of Raising Joy, we’re talking to one of the leading experts on eating disorders in the country. Stephanie Setliff, M.D., is a psychiatrist and the regional medical director of the Eating Recovery Center Dallas. She has more than 20 years of experience treating eating disorders in children and teens. Dr. Setliff walks us through the …

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Promoting Positive Body Image with Akemi Watkins, M.D. 31:40

12M ago31:40

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No matter who you are, chances are you’ve struggled with body image at some point in life. For children, thoughts of inadequacy can begin early, especially if they have a parent or caregiver who speaks negatively about themselves. On this episode of Raising Joy, Cook Children’s psychiatrist Akemi Watkins, M.D., joins us to talk about fostering a he…

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Addressing Chronic Stress and Trauma at Fort Worth ISD with Michael Garcia, LPC, and Remington Pohlmeyer, LMSW 24:56

12M ago24:56

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Did you know Fort Worth ISD has a Prevention and Crisis Reponse team dedicated to helping teachers, administrators and students understand how trauma impacts the classroom? Michael Garcia, LPC, and Remington Pohlmeyer, LMSW, join us to talk about their small but mighty team of trauma specialists. According to FWISD, the goal of the trauma specialis…

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How to help children and yourself in wake of recent mass shootings with Kia Carter, M.D., and Cameron Brown, D.Min., M.Div., BSSW 37:35

12M ago37:35

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Buffalo. Uvalde. Tulsa. Horrific news coverage of mass shootings seems to be endless and it is impacting the mental health of children and parents. Especially parents. So how can we help our children and help ourselves get through these incredibly difficult times? We ask experts Kia Carter, M.D., and Cameron Brown, D.Min., M.Div., BSSW to guide us.…

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Utilizing Pediatricians to Address the Youth Mental Health Crisis with Anu Partap, M.D., M.P.H 32:47

1y ago32:47

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Anu Partap, M.D., M.H.P. is the physician director of Health Equity at Cook Children’s. Dr. Partap has been a pediatrician for more than 20 years and has extensive experience in the realms of public health, mental health, family violence, child abuse, foster care and adverse childhood experiences. She recently spearheaded an effort to bring the REA…

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Conversations Matter with Brad Hunstable 47:33

1y ago47:33

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Brad Hunstable, CEO of electric motor company Linear Labs in Fort Worth and an Army veteran, understands firsthand the complexities that grieving families face after losing a child to suicide. Nothing prepared him for April 17, 2020, the day a figurative “nuclear bomb” went off in his world, altering it forever. Hunstable had just finished a call w…

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Helping Children through Grief with Dana Minor from The WARM Place 25:44

1y ago25:44

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Dana Minor M.S., LPC‑S, CSC, has more than 25 years of experience helping children through grief. She is the program director of The WARM Place, a non-profit that provides free grief support services to children and teens in Fort Worth, Texas. On this episode, we talk to Dana about helping children understand death and debunk some of the myths abou…

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Bullying, social media and video game addiction with Lisa Elliott, Ph.D. 34:50

1y ago34:50

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Lisa Elliott, Ph.D., is a licensed neuropsychologist and manager of Cook Children’s Behavioral Health Clinic in Denton. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Elliott about bullying and one proven technique kids and teens can use to stop the harassment. We also tackle social media, video game addiction and what changes Dr. Elliott has noticed most in chil…

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Preventing suicides with Tom and Ellen Harris 34:08

1y ago34:08

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Tom and Ellen Harris are the founders and co-chairs of the Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation (JEHF) named in honor of their daughter, Jo. Jo was valedictorian of her high school class, a National Merit Scholarship winner, a Stamps scholar at the University of Michigan, an athlete, musician, and most importantly a warm, friendly, compassionate youn…

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Healing from trauma with Ashley Igo 29:54

1y ago29:54

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Ashley Igo was just 8 years old when her world changed forever. She was riding in an Amtrak train car when a semi-truck tried to speed through the crossing. She lost her mother, two friends, a niece and her right foot in the traumatic accident. For years, Ashley suffered from severe anxiety later diagnosed with PTSD. Today, she is a licensed counse…

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Parent Survey Underscores Need for Mental Health Focus with Becki Hale, EdD, MA, RDH and Blair Williams, MPA, MBA, CPH 23:41

1y ago23:41

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According to the 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment parent survey conducted by Cook Children’s Center for Children’s Health, the mental health of children is top-of-mind for parents, particularly during the pandemic. Half of all children ages 6 to 17 living in Cook Children’s eight-county service area have a parent who is concerned that the pan…

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One Pill Can Kill – Losing a child to fentanyl with Ed Ternan & Stephanie Hellstern 37:52

1y ago37:52

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Fentanyl is now the leading cause of death for people 18-45 years old in the United States, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Parents like Ed Ternan & Stephanie Hellstern know this fact too well and are doing everything in their power to spread the news. Though they live thousands of miles apart, Ed a…

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Preventing Drug Overdoses with Artee Gandhi, M.D. 32:22

1y ago32:22

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Whether it’s Tylenol or Fentanyl, Artee Gandhi, M.D. has seen first-hand the damage drug overdoses can wreak on young people. Dr. Gandhi is the medical director of Pain Management at Cook Children’s and is a passionate advocate for about preventing drug addiction, ingestion, misuse, overdose and death. She oversees the Safe and Sound program at Coo…

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Adverse Childhood Experiences with Dawn Hood-Patterson, Ph.D. 25:30

1y ago25:30

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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) affect all of us, whether we realize it or not. ACEs are linked to health problems in adulthood such as heart disease, cancer, asthma, depression and diabetes. But how can that be? Dawn Hood-Patterson, Ph.D., is the program manager of Community Health and Adverse Childhood Experiences at the Center for Children’…

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Pandemic’s Toll on Kids’ Mental Health with Kathleen Powderly, M.D. 37:43

1+ y ago37:43

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Pediatrician Kathleen Powderly, M.D., noticed something alarming happening in her office in late 2020. It seemed the number of patients showing signs of depression and anxiety had jumped dramatically and she knew she needed to act. Dr. Powderly is credited with drawing attention to the mental health crisis unfolding in North Texas and sparking the …

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Welcome to Raising Joy! 26:06

1+ y ago26:06

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Children and teens across the U.S. have struggled with stress, depression and anxiety throughout the pandemic. On this introductory episode of Raising Joy, hosts Wini King and Kristen Pyrc, M.D., discuss the alarming spike in youth suicide attempts, the different levels of mental health care available to kids, and what to do if you’re worried about…

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