Why Combine Mental Health and Heart Care?
We know that a heart care journey comes with ups and downs—from when you first hear the diagnosis, through medical and surgical care, to ongoing day-to-day life. The challenges that can come with this journey can deeply affect a person’s physical and mental health, their relationships, and their experiences at home, school and work.
You are not alone in this journey. Many children, teens and adults with heart disease, and their family members, experience psychological challenges at some point. And our research shows that mental health support along the way can make a big difference and improve overall health and wellbeing. This is why we’re doing the work we’re doing: to transform health outcomes for people of all ages with congenital or childhood-onset heart disease and their families.
We have insight into the support you need because we understand heart disease. You will receive care that is tailored specifically to you and your condition.
Invested in Families
The Heart and Mind Wellbeing Center is led by
Nadine Kasparian, PhD, an international expert in mental health and heart disease who pioneered this work in her homeland of Australia. She has led extensive research in this field and is passionate about ensuring that everyone who needs mental health care receives it. Her team of psychologists, social workers and child life specialists, as well as the Center’s clinical coordinator, have significant experience providing care for patients and families.