Monday Mar 17, 2025

How to Improve Mental Health Access for Healthcare Professionals with the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation | Episode 48

Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation: Transforming Mental Health in Healthcare

In this special episode, we are honored to be part of the first-ever worldwide charity event for Podcasthon in March 2025. We're thrilled to have Dr. Stefanie Simmons, Chief Medical Officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation, and a board-certified emergency medicine physician, as our guest. Learn about the foundation's critical work in dismantling the stigma around mental health care in the healthcare sector, particularly through policy changes and credentialing updates. Dr. Simmons shares the touching story of Dr. Lorna Breen and discusses how these initiatives are positively impacting thousands of healthcare workers. Tune in to understand how you can advocate for these necessary changes and get involved in the ongoing efforts to improve the professional well being of healthcare workers.

00:12 Introduction

00:29 Guest Introduction: Dr. Stefanie Simmons

01:25 The Story of Dr. Lorna Breen

03:07 Mental Health Stigma in Healthcare

04:00 Foundation's Initiatives and Achievements

07:48 Advocacy and Policy Changes

18:49 Practical Steps for Healthcare Leaders

27:55 Final Thoughts and Advice

30:35 Closing Remarks

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