Hydro Heroes Unite Season 2 Podcast: Episode 12

Pediatric psychologist Dr. Elizabeth McRae returns to the show after her Season 1 conversation on caregiver resilience and advocacy. Today we’ll be sharing parts of our conversation about mental health in adolescents living with hydrocephalus. We explore how anxiety, depression, school stress, and chronic symptoms shape daily life for teens, and how families can support emotional well‑being and self‑advocacy. We are grateful to have her back to share her knowledge and heart with the community.

For more resources connected to this conversation, please see the links below.

Resources

Mental Health & Emotional Well-Being

• Emotional Well-Being
• Understanding Anxiety, Depression, and Mental Health in Hydrocephalus
• Overcoming Emotional Struggles and Building Resilience
• Mindfulness for Hydrocephalus: Tools to Manage Stress

For Teens and Young Adults

• Resources for Teens and Young Adults
• Helping Teens Navigate Social Dynamics and Build Confidence
• How to Explain Hydrocephalus to Your Teachers and Friends
• Monthly Teen Online Hangout
  When: 1st Sunday of the month

For Parents and Caregivers

• Self-Care is Not a Luxury, it’s a Responsibility: Advocacy & Resilience with Pediatric Psychologist Dr. Elizabeth McRae
• Resources for Parents
• Empowering Your Child to Be Their Own Advocate: Navigating Healthcare with Confidence
• Our Shared Journey: Parent Support Group
  When: 2nd Monday, Quarterly

Daily Life, Balance, and Self-Care

• Wellness & Self-Care
• Balancing Life with Hydrocephalus: Key Strategies for Success

Understanding Symptoms and Related Health Conditions

• Complications of Shunt Systems
• Headaches and Hydrocephalus
• Precocious Puberty and Hydrocephalus: Helpful Insights
• Related Health Conditions

Community and Connection

• Peer Support Program: HydrocephalusCONNECT
• National Conference on Hydrocephalus, HA CONNECT
• WALK to End Hydrocephalus

Explore All Resources

• Hydrocephalus Resources
• Hydrocephalus Resource Library

Support Tools for Younger Audiences

• A Helpful Companion for Learning at Home: Order My Hydro Bear

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