The Caregiver Connection: Improving Outcomes for Children and Families

A child's mental health doesn't exist in isolation. In this episode of REACHing Solutions, Dr. Laura Madoo explores how pediatric clinicians can better support caregivers whose stress, anxiety, depression, or other challenges may be affecting the entire family. Learn practical strategies that are feasible in a busy office for recognizing caregiver strain, building trust through compassionate conversations, addressing stigma, connecting families with resources, and creating a more family-centered approach to care that benefits both children and the adults who care for them. Resources mentioned: - Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS): https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/Postnatal%20Depression%20Scale.pdf