{"id":23686,"date":"2023-05-16T07:27:28","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T12:27:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/?p=23686"},"modified":"2023-05-16T07:47:51","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T12:47:51","slug":"mental-health-awareness-month-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/en\/mental-health-awareness-month-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"CDTRP Special Interview with Dr. Puneeta Tandon & Dr. Dayna Lee-Baggley for the Mental Health Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mental Health Awareness Month<\/strong><\/h4>\n

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and destigmatize mental health issues. For transplant recipients and their caregivers, mental health is a crucial aspect of their overall wellbeing, as they navigate the physical and emotional challenges of the transplantation process. Studies have shown that caregivers are at risk of experiencing mental and physical health challenges, and transplant recipients may experience depression, anxiety, and PTSD. It’s important to prioritize mental health and seek support when needed, whether it’s through therapy, support groups, or other resources. By acknowledging the importance of mental health, we can support the wellbeing of transplant recipients and their caregivers and help them thrive in their post-transplant journey.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    CDTRP Special Interview with Dr. Puneeta Tandon & Dr. Dayna Lee-Baggley<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>

    Communications Manager, St\u00e9phanie, had the chance to meet with Dr. Puneeta Tandon<\/strong>, Professor of Medicine at the University of Alberta, Co-Director of the Cirrhosis Care Clinic and Transplant Hepatologist, and Dr. Dayna Lee-Baggley<\/strong>, Registered Psychologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Dalhousie University, as part of the Mental Health Awareness Month<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    During the interview, Drs Tandon and Lee-Baggley speak about the intersection between mental health and liver diseases and transplantation. They discuss how mental health came into their practice and explain how liver diseases and transplantation can impact a person’s overall quality of life and mental well-being. They also address common misconceptions about mental health and seeking therapy.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Additionally, the interview dives into The EMPOwer Program, a 12-week online wellness program for people 50+ who have received an organ transplant. Dr. Tandon and Lee-Baggley provide insight into the program and discuss how it has helped improve the mental and physical health of participants.<\/span><\/p>\n

    This interview sheds light on the importance of addressing mental health in the context of liver diseases and transplantation and offers valuable insights into how we can better support patients in this area.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Listen to the full interview below.<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div>
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