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OTS MEETING: MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AFTER A TRANSPLANT

You are invited to the OTS educational meeting scheduled on Friday, February 2, 2024.   This meeting will be held on Zoom, starting at 7pm CST.  The topic of this meeting is:  Mental Health Challenges After a Transplant. 

The speaker for this meeting will be Dr. Aniruddha Deka.   Dr. Deka is the Medical Director of Transplant Psychiatry at Rush University Medical Center.  He is also an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science at Rush.   Dr. Deka received his medical training at Rush Medical School and Yale Medical School in Connecticut. 

Dr Deka will discuss the emotional and mental health aspects that often accompany the post-transplant phase.   His presentation will include the following key points:

1.      Types and prevalence of Mental Health Challenges.   Dr. Deka will discuss the common mental health challenges in the post-transplant phase. 

2.     Medication Impact:   Exploring the potential impact of post-transplant medications on mental health, including ways to mitigate the potential issues of medications on patients.

3.     Management Strategies:  Dr. Deka will discuss ways which will empower individuals to proactively manage their emotional well-being throughout the post-transplant period. 

4.     When and Where to Seek Professional Help.

This virtual OTS meeting is free and is open to the public.  Any pre or post organ transplant patient and their family are welcome to join this meeting.    Mark your calendar now to attend this important OTS meeting on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024!  The Zoom login info for this meeting is listed below:

Topic: OTS Educational Meeting

Time: Feb 2, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

 

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