# Depression — GCMD Library living collection

Everything in the library about depression — built automatically from dossiers that name it.

Updated: n/a · 3 episodes · 83 cited statements

## Episodes
### Complications
- [Surgeon Wellness & Medical Errors: Practice Gap discussion at Update Course 2018](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350) — video · 10:32 · [machine version](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350.md)

### Patient & Family Education
- [Mental Health and Gun Safety in Pediatrics - Catherine Neyer - APP Conference 2026](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086) — video · 48:40 · [machine version](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086.md)

### Long-Term Care
- [Traci Williams, MD - 2024 Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Update Course](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960) — video · 19:59 · [machine version](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960.md)

## Chapters
- [0:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=0) Clinical vignette and initial responses to surgeon stress (Ep 1)
- [3:15](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=195) Epidemiology of surgeon burnout and institutional support gaps (Ep 1)
- [6:22](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=382) Systemic barriers and proposed solutions for surgeon wellness (Ep 1)
- [0:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=0) Introduction of Dr. Tracy Williams (Ep 2)
- [0:34](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=34) Psychosocial concerns in pediatric obesity and reciprocal relationships (Ep 2)
- [4:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=240) Impact of bariatric surgery on psychological comorbidities and need for long-term care (Ep 2)
- [7:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=420) Lifestyle changes and developmental considerations (Ep 2)
- [9:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=540) Body dysmorphia and allocentric view after rapid weight loss (Ep 2)
- [11:09](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=669) Supporting patients through social transitions and disclosure decisions (Ep 2)
- [15:17](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=917) Eating disorder screening challenges and mental health access gaps (Ep 2)
- [18:24](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=1104) Telemedicine opportunities and future initiatives (Ep 2)
- [0:23](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=23) Introduction and Speaker Welcome (Ep 3)
- [1:11](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=71) Speaker Introduction and Session Overview (Ep 3)
- [7:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=420) Epidemiological Data on Youth Firearm Deaths and Mental Health (Ep 3)
- [14:10](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=850) Why Firearm Injury Prevention Matters in Pediatrics (Ep 3)
- [19:40](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=1180) Psychological Impact of Gun Violence Exposure (Ep 3)
- [23:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=1380) Suicide Lethality and Protective Factors (Ep 3)
- [25:20](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=1520) Clinical Case Scenarios and Assessment Principles (Ep 3)
- [32:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=1920) Evidence-Based Prevention Strategies (Ep 3)
- [38:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=2280) Safe Storage Options and Myths (Ep 3)
- [41:20](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=2480) Trauma-Informed Communication Principles (Ep 3)
- [44:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=2640) Determining Level of Care and Care Coordination (Ep 3)
- [45:20](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=2720) Summary and Core Messages (Ep 3)
- [47:04](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=2824) Audience Questions (Ep 3)

## Statements
Every statement is attributed, typed, and timestamped; the link is the citation.
- "Kurt Heist talks about the second victim syndrome, and it is real." (opinion) [Ep 1 · 1:15](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=75)
- "Hospitals have M&Ms, safety reports, and evaluations, but do not take care of practitioners after adverse events or acknowledge the effect on them." (clinical) [Ep 1 · 1:15](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=75)
- "Mark Rowe described all surgeons having a mental cemetery of mistakes they revisit, and at age 80-something he still remembers really bad complications." (host_summary) [Ep 1 · 1:15](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=75)
- "The medical field has not acknowledged the mental and physiologic effects of complications on surgeons or done anything effective about it." (opinion) [Ep 1 · 1:15](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=75)
- "There is tremendous pressure for surgeons to ignore emotional responses to medical errors." (opinion) [Ep 1 · 3:15](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=195)
- "Surgeon wellness has an effect on patient safety and care." (clinical) [Ep 1 · 3:15](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=195)
- "Many surgeons are unprepared for the emotional response to a medical error, and this is not covered at all in training." (clinical) [Ep 1 · 3:15](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=195)
- "There is a 40% burnout rate among American surgeons." (epidemiological) [Ep 1 · 3:15](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=195)
- "25% of American surgeons have clinical signs of depression." (epidemiological) [Ep 1 · 3:15](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=195)
- "Suicidal ideation was experienced in 6% of general surgeons in an ACS survey, twice the level of the American population in general." (epidemiological) [Ep 1 · 3:15](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=195)
- "9% of surgeons have experienced a medical error in the last 3 months, and the chances they will have symptoms of burnout is twice as high." (epidemiological) [Ep 1 · 3:15](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=195)
- "There are 4 phases of response to a medical error: physical and physiologic, emotional response, recovery, and long-term adjustment." (clinical) [Ep 1 · 3:15](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=195)
- "Most healthcare systems do not have systems set up to support care providers when an adverse event occurs." (clinical) [Ep 1 · 3:15](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=195)
- "Children's Mercy has a reasonably structured wellness center approach for physicians who seek help, which is more robust than initially thought, but there is no formal policy." (clinical) [Ep 1 · 4:39](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=279)
- "Wellness support at Children's Mercy is often dependent on the surgeon recognizing the problem themselves and self-referring." (clinical) [Ep 1 · 5:01](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=301)
- "A common response surgeons have under emotional stress is to change their approach to care after a complication, jumping around with every complication trying to land in the right spot." (clinical) [Ep 1 · 5:07](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=307)
- "Buffalo Children's Hospital has a support system, but it is of no good because surgeons must confess publicly to access it, and if they want to keep their job, they keep quiet." (clinical) [Ep 1 · 5:25](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=325)
- "When surgeons cannot access support in a supportive fashion, their behavior is noticed by everybody, and they may become more disruptive and face more punishment." (clinical) [Ep 1 · 5:25](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=325)
- "Burnout must lose its taint and stop being seen as a bad thing; it should be recognized as going through a bad time." (opinion) [Ep 1 · 6:22](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=382)
- "Two Annals of Surgery articles from 2008 surveyed 8000 surgeons with a 30% response rate and found significant suicidal ideation." (epidemiological) [Ep 1 · 6:22](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=382)
- "There has been a non-zero number of pediatric surgeons who have committed suicide." (epidemiological) [Ep 1 · 6:22](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=382)
- "The suicide rate among physicians in general is significantly higher than the general population." (epidemiological) [Ep 1 · 6:22](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=382)
- "Surgeons going down because of wellness issues is a much bigger cost to hospitals than trying to recruit another surgeon." (opinion) [Ep 1 · 6:22](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=382)
- "The administrative response to surgeon burnout is always more administrative overlays every year, which takes away surgeons' time, the one resource they have to recover." (clinical) [Ep 1 · 6:22](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=382)
- "Kurt Heist is very passionate about surgeon wellness and helped set up a robust support system." (clinical) [Ep 1 · 8:11](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=491)
- "When an error or adverse event occurs and the patient safety team is called, resources are mobilized so that one of the leaders proactively goes to the person involved to ask how they are, not to interrogate them." (clinical) [Ep 1 · 8:11](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=491)
- "A proactive support system is needed because there is a lot of stigma around complications and people feel terrible, making them unlikely to seek help on their own." (clinical) [Ep 1 · 8:11](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=491)
- "Different people handle adverse events differently; some say they are fine, while others need resources like an employee assistance program." (clinical) [Ep 1 · 8:11](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=491)
- "For male physicians with burnout, the suicide rate is about twice as high as the general population; for female physicians, the suicide rate is approximately 20 times higher." (epidemiological) [Ep 1 · 8:11](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=491)
- "Surgeon wellness is a real problem that has been unrecognized and unaddressed for a long time." (opinion) [Ep 1 · 8:11](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/surgeon-wellness-medical-errors-practice-gap-discussion-at-update-course-2018-350?t=491)
- "Asking about firearms should be as routine as asking about medications, substances, or seatbelt use in healthcare settings." — Kathy Meyer (guideline) [Ep 3 · 1:11](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=71)
- "Risk factors for firearm-related harm include untreated mental health conditions, trauma exposure, adverse childhood experiences, bullying, family conflict, and social isolation." — Kathy Meyer (clinical) [Ep 3 · 1:11](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=71)
- "Access to an unsecured firearm is a risk factor all on its own, and firearm access is a modifiable risk factor." — Kathy Meyer (clinical) [Ep 3 · 1:11](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=71)
- "Each day, 111 Americans die of gun-related injuries, of which 65 are suicides." — Kathy Meyer (host_summary) [Ep 3 · 7:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=420)
- "Gun-related suicides increased from 15,045 in 2000 to 24,292 in 2020." — Kathy Meyer (host_summary) [Ep 3 · 7:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=420)
- "Suicide attempts with a firearm result in death nearly 85% of the time, while for other common methods the success rate is less than 3%." — Kathy Meyer (host_summary) [Ep 3 · 7:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=420)
- "Nearly 20% of high school students have had serious thoughts of suicide and 9% have made an attempt, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness." — Kathy Meyer (host_summary) [Ep 3 · 7:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=420)
- "Suicide rates among teens increased by as much as 50% during the COVID-19 pandemic, on top of a 57% increase in the decade before." — Kathy Meyer (host_summary) [Ep 3 · 7:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=420)
- "Among adults, the depression rate hit 32.8% in 2021, up from 8.5% before the pandemic began." — Kathy Meyer (host_summary) [Ep 3 · 7:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=420)
- "In 2018, only 43% of Americans with some form of mental illness received mental health services." — Kathy Meyer (host_summary) [Ep 3 · 7:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=420)
- "Among those with serious mental illness, only 64% received mental health services." — Kathy Meyer (host_summary) [Ep 3 · 7:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=420)
- "Penn Medicine Children's Hospital of Philadelphia research shows that proximity to violence and multiple exposures increased the risk of pediatric mental health distress, with nearly 1 in 3 mental health-related juvenile emergency room visits during weeks after a neighborhood shooting linked to the event." — Kathy Meyer (host_summary) [Ep 3 · 7:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=420)
- "Those living with mental illness are 23 times more likely to be victims of domestic violence, according to Angela Kimble of the National Alliance of Mental Illness." — Kathy Meyer (host_summary) [Ep 3 · 7:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=420)
- "Firearm injuries are now the leading cause of death for children and adolescents in the United States, surpassing motor vehicle accidents." — Kathy Meyer (epidemiological) [Ep 3 · 14:10](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=850)
- "According to CDC data, homicide is the leading category of firearm death for younger adolescents, while suicide dominates among older teens." — Kathy Meyer (epidemiological) [Ep 3 · 14:10](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=850)
- "Black youth experience disproportionately high rates of firearm homicide, while rural youth have higher rates of firearm suicide." — Kathy Meyer (epidemiological) [Ep 3 · 14:10](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=850)
- "When mental health symptoms increase and access to lethal means is present, risk escalates quickly." — Kathy Meyer (clinical) [Ep 3 · 14:10](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=850)
- "Youth exposed to gun violence may develop PTSD symptoms such as hypervigilance, avoidance, and intrusive memories, and may struggle with grief after losing peers or community members." — Kathy Meyer (clinical) [Ep 3 · 19:40](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=1180)
- "Even witnessing violence online or hearing about violent acts such as school shootings can create chronic fear and emotional dysregulation that shape brain development, behavior, and long-term mental health outcomes." — Kathy Meyer (clinical) [Ep 3 · 19:40](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=1180)
- "Over 90% of fatal suicide attempts involving youth occur with a firearm, with 9 out of 10 firearm suicide attempts resulting in death." — Kathy Meyer (epidemiological) [Ep 3 · 23:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=1380)
- "Most youth suicide attempts are impulsive, occurring within minutes of a triggering event." — Kathy Meyer (clinical) [Ep 3 · 23:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=1380)
- "Safe storage and lethal means counseling are powerful evidence-based strategies to help prevent suicide." — Kathy Meyer (guideline) [Ep 3 · 23:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=1380)
- "Protective factors include strong caregiver relationships, consistent supervision, supportive school environments, safe firearms storage, and access to mental health services." — Kathy Meyer (clinical) [Ep 3 · 23:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=1380)
- "Passive suicidal ideation still requires a safety assessment; we cannot assume low risk." — Kathy Meyer (clinical) [Ep 3 · 25:20](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=1520)
- "Means assessment does not increase suicidal thoughts; instead it increases safety." — Kathy Meyer (clinical) [Ep 3 · 25:20](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=1520)
- "The American Academy of Pediatrics states that 39% of parents erroneously believe their children do not know where their gun is stored, and 22% wrongly believe their child has never handled their guns." — Kathy Meyer (epidemiological) [Ep 3 · 25:20](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=1520)
- "Even in fast-paced clinical environments like urgent care or emergency rooms, mental health screening should not be deferred, as youth often disclose depressive or anxiety symptoms when presenting for physical injuries." — Kathy Meyer (clinical) [Ep 3 · 25:20](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=1520)
- "Routine screening normalizes mental health conversations and creates a natural opening to ask about safety, including access to firearms and medications." — Kathy Meyer (guideline) [Ep 3 · 32:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=1920)
- "Trauma-informed care is not a specialty, it is a universal precaution; we should assume that many youth and caregivers have experienced trauma." — Kathy Meyer (guideline) [Ep 3 · 32:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=1920)
- "Lethal means counseling is a brief evidence-based intervention that reduces suicide risk by increasing the time and distance between a person in crisis and a lethal method." — Kathy Meyer (clinical) [Ep 3 · 32:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=1920)
- "CALM (Counseling on Access to Lethal Means) is a nationally recognized training framework to help healthcare providers have effective collaborative conversations about firearm safety." — Kathy Meyer (guideline) [Ep 3 · 32:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=1920)
- "Parents who received education and counseling on safe firearm storage were more likely to report adopting one or more safe gun storage practices, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics." — Kathy Meyer (epidemiological) [Ep 3 · 32:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=1920)
- "Safe storage includes three core elements: firearms unloaded, locked in a secured device, and ammunition stored separately." — Kathy Meyer (guideline) [Ep 3 · 38:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=2280)
- "When firearms are stored securely, youth firearm injuries drop dramatically." — Kathy Meyer (epidemiological) [Ep 3 · 38:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=2280)
- "Trauma-informed care reduces defensiveness and increases the likelihood that families will engage in safety planning." — Kathy Meyer (clinical) [Ep 3 · 41:20](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=2480)
- "The six trauma-informed care principles for firearm safety conversations are safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural humility." — Kathy Meyer (guideline) [Ep 3 · 41:20](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=2480)
- "Inpatient care becomes necessary when the youth cannot be safely supported at home or in the community, whether due to imminent risk, inability to restrict access to firearms or other lethal means, or inability of the caregiver to provide adequate supervision." — Kathy Meyer (clinical) [Ep 3 · 44:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=2640)
- "Transitions between levels of care are some of the highest risk moments for suicide, relapse, and safety lapses." — Kathy Meyer (clinical) [Ep 3 · 44:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=2640)
- "A handoff between inpatient and outpatient providers should include direct communication, sharing the updated safety plan, recent risk assessments, triggers identified during hospitalization, interventions trialed, and concerns about firearm access or supervision." — Kathy Meyer (guideline) [Ep 3 · 44:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=2640)
- "Confirming that firearms in the home remain secured is not a one-time conversation; it must be revisited at every transition and clinical visit." — Kathy Meyer (guideline) [Ep 3 · 44:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/mental-health-and-gun-safety-in-pediatrics-catherine-neyer-app-conference-2026-12086?t=2640)
- "Kids and teens experiencing obesity are at higher risk for mood disorders including depression and anxiety, body image difficulties, self-esteem issues, peer relationship problems (including bullying and teasing), and lower resilience." — Tracy Williams (clinical) [Ep 2 · 0:34](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=34)
- "There is a reciprocal relationship among psychosocial factors in obesity: poor sleep impacts mood and attention, and kids with obesity are at risk for ADHD; these factors are interconnected and affect self-perception." — Tracy Williams (clinical) [Ep 2 · 2:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=120)
- "All psychosocial aspects of patients' lives need monitoring even after bariatric surgery." — Tracy Williams (clinical) [Ep 2 · 3:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=180)
- "Bariatric surgery has a significant and positive impact on the psychological comorbidities of obese teenagers and improves their quality of life and overall health." — Tracy Williams (host_summary) [Ep 2 · 3:20](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=200)
- "Research shows that psychosocial symptomatology in bariatric surgery patients tends to remit or improve for the most part, and psychosocial concerns seen post-operatively are typically pre-existing conditions rather than new symptoms." — Tracy Williams (host_summary) [Ep 2 · 4:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=240)
- "Long-term mental health care is advised post-operatively, including assessment such as 3-month screening for depression and anxiety, and some places recommend screening for body dysmorphia." — Tracy Williams (guideline) [Ep 2 · 5:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=300)
- "Follow-up research shows decreases in mood disorder symptoms (anxiety, depression, anger, disruptive behavior), improvements in social isolation, and improvements in mood and relationships as patients feel better about themselves." — Tracy Williams (host_summary) [Ep 2 · 5:40](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=340)
- "There is a connection between quality of physical health and quality of moods, emotions, and relationships: as physical health improves, mood and relationships are likely to improve." — Tracy Williams (clinical) [Ep 2 · 6:20](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=380)
- "Pre-operative discussions about post-surgical lifestyle changes are important because teenagers typically do not spend much time thinking in future tense." — Tracy Williams (clinical) [Ep 2 · 6:40](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=400)
- "Post-operative check-ins should assess not only adherence to recommended behaviors but also how patients are managing lifestyle changes." — Tracy Williams (clinical) [Ep 2 · 7:30](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=450)
- "Developmental transitions such as finishing high school, academic stress, and preparing to launch from home are important considerations, as stress has a connection with relationship to food." — Tracy Williams (clinical) [Ep 2 · 8:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=480)
- "People who experience obesity tend to have disconnection from their body and are not fully connected to their sense of physical self." — Tracy Williams (clinical) [Ep 2 · 9:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=540)
- "After bariatric surgery, physical changes happen rapidly but the change in how patients view themselves does not happen as quickly, leading to a disconnect where patients do not recognize they are changing even when others comment on it." — Tracy Williams (clinical) [Ep 2 · 9:40](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=580)
- "Positive body image and physical satisfaction continue to be a work in progress post-operatively and will not automatically result from bariatric surgery or subsequent cosmetic surgery; this is a subconscious process that takes time." — Tracy Williams (clinical) [Ep 2 · 10:20](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=620)
- "Cosmetic surgery teams should assess for body dysmorphia." — Tracy Williams (guideline) [Ep 2 · 11:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=660)
- "Patients who have been bullied and socially isolated may be at risk when they suddenly receive attention (such as male attention) after weight loss post-surgery." — Tracy Williams (clinical) [Ep 2 · 11:48](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=708)
- "Social concerns should be addressed preoperatively; mild concerns require basic tools for managing peer conflicts and difficult conversations, while severe concerns (difficulties forming or keeping friendships, dating issues) require referral for concurrent treatment during the bariatric journey." — Tracy Williams (guideline) [Ep 2 · 12:30](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=750)
- "Pre-surgical evaluation should include discussion of who knows about the surgery, who is supporting the patient, and the quality of that support, as well as how to address lack of support from family members." — Tracy Williams (guideline) [Ep 2 · 13:26](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=806)
- "Patients should be prepared with responses for when people comment on their changed appearance post-surgery, particularly if they have not disclosed the surgery." — Tracy Williams (guideline) [Ep 2 · 14:30](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=870)
- "Separate conversations with parents and with teens are a crucial component of pre-surgical evaluation." — Tracy Williams (guideline) [Ep 2 · 15:45](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=945)
- "In the world of bariatric surgery and obesity, pediatric patients do not look like typical eating disorder patients, and screening needs to address disordered eating behavior which is different from eating disorder symptoms." (clinical) [Ep 2 · 16:14](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=974)
- "Bariatric surgery patients have disordered eating but are often not welcome in disordered eating outpatient programs because their BMI or symptomatology does not meet inclusion criteria." — Tracy Williams (clinical) [Ep 2 · 16:54](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=1014)
- "Access to mental health services is difficult, and bariatric patients are often excluded from targeted disordered eating treatment because their BMI status does not meet criteria despite being on the eating disorder spectrum." — Tracy Williams (clinical) [Ep 2 · 16:54](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=1014)
- "In the mental health world, there is not a good understanding of obesity or how obesity develops, and the general assumption is that obesity results from binging or binge eating, which is not typically the case." (opinion) [Ep 2 · 17:53](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=1073)
- "Many bariatric surgery patients have restrictive eating patterns, not binge eating as commonly assumed." — Tracy Williams (clinical) [Ep 2 · 18:12](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=1092)
- "PSYPACT allows for telemedicine visiting across 40 states, enabling psychologists to provide care without being locally licensed." (clinical) [Ep 2 · 18:24](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=1104)
- "Unless patients had a true BED (binge eating disorder) diagnosis, they could not access eating disorder treatment programs and had to be managed pre-op and post-op within the bariatric program." (clinical) [Ep 2 · 19:00](https://library.globalcastmd.com/watch/traci-williams-md-2024-pediatric-bariatric-surgery-update-course-7960?t=1140)

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