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Encourage parents to support their teens in connecting with friends safely.

April 8, 2021 | 3 min read

How to Support Teens’ Mental Health During The Pandemic

By Leslie Miller, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Now more than ever, it's critical for parents to check in with their teens on a regular basis. Encourage parents to ask their children directly how they’re doing and to validate that these are hard times.

January 12, 2021 | 2 min read

6 Ways to Engage Families to Support Child Mental Health

By Barbara Robles, MD, University of Texas

Strong relationships with clinicians can empower children and their families to engage more fully in their mental health treatment.

"Untitled," by David Kopacz.

December 22, 2020 | 3 min read

The New “Normal” For Mental Health in 2021

By David Kopacz, MD, University of Washington

Let patients know that it’s ok to feel abnormal in abnormal times.

October 9, 2020 | <1 min read

How do you support your patient’s mental health?

“Listening conveys caring more than anything else.” -Dr. Margaret Chisolm, Johns Hopkins Medicine

October 1, 2021 | <1 min read

In recognition of Child Health Day, what’s something you do to promote well-being for the children in your life?

“I have and continue to show them that they are loved unconditionally.”-Dr. Scott Wright, Johns Hopkins Medicine

A drive-in BINGO game during the pandemic,

November 9, 2020 | 2 min read

Supporting Older Patients’ Emotional Health During The Pandemic

By Art Walaszek, MD, University of Wisconsin

We can support our patients’ well-being by encouraging safe social interactions and addressing psychiatric illness.

November 2, 2020 | 4 min read

Prescription For a Healthy Future—Vote

By Deanna Behrens, MD, Advocate Children\'s Hospital, Elizabeth Mack, MD, Jenna Miller, MD, Katherine Hoops, MD

Clinicians have a responsibility to advocate for policies that can improve the health of all. We must take our civic responsibility seriously and make a plan to vote.

September 24, 2020 | 2 min read

Using Non-judgmental Language

By Nat Mulkey (they/them), Medical Student, Boston University Medicine

In order to minimize bias, it’s critical to use non-judgmental language when describing patients, both orally and in the medical record.

Usain Bolt breaking the 100 meter world and Olympic records at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Public domain, wikipedia.org.

July 27, 2020 | 3 min read

Mental Models

By John Corsino, PT, Cape Cod Hospital

Healthcare professionals face myriad challenges regularly. Empowering ourselves to think creatively and advocate for our patients’ best interests will lead to professional fulfillment and better care for patients.

April 8, 2020 | 5 min read

Professionalism of Clinicians and Healthcare Leaders During a Pandemic

By Kat Jong, MD, University of Washington

Working responsibly from home is definitely acceptable. Healthcare leaders and clinicians must partner to ensure that our patients are receiving excellent care, mitigating risks whenever possible.