Gnyata Patel

Gnyata Patel

UAB Heersink School of Medicine

Academic Mentor: Dr. Ana Xavier

Site Mentor: Dr. Avi Madan-Swain

Site: Hope and Cope Psychosocial Educational Program at Children’s of Alabama 

Gnyata’s project sought to address the mental health of caregivers whose children received a pediatric diagnosis of leukemia/lymphoma to both improve their own mental health as well as the treatment of their child. She helped develop ways for caregivers to adopt a self-care plan by first understanding their needs and then providing more information on the resources Hope and Cope offers through videos and information binders. Gnyata interviewed 40 caregivers, conducted 6 focused interviews, and created a comprehensive list of mental health providers for caregivers. Her project gave caregivers the opportunity to share their stories regarding their journey throughout their children’s treatments. Data collected there was used to help the Hope and Cope Psychosocial Educational Program increase accessibility and raise awareness about the availability of emotional, social, and financial support for both caregivers and patients.

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