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Trauma-Informed Care Videos

The CHPHC is committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of people with congenital heart disease (CHD) throughout their lives through a trauma-informed approach. From 2026 through 2028, we will regularly expand this resource compendium with practical trauma-informed care (TIC) and mental health resources for physicians, healthcare teams, individuals with CHD, and their families. Bookmark this page and check back often for new resources.

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Implementation Blueprint

Overview

The Congenital Heart Public Health Consortium (CHPHC), supported by the CDC and administered by the American Academy of Pediatrics, aims to improve outcomes for individuals with congenital heart disease (CHD) through a public health approach. This blueprint, approved in November 2025, provides strategic guidance through September 2028, prioritizing mental health, with integrated elements of workforce development and lifespan education. 

Mission

Prevent CHDs and improve outcomes for affected children and adults by:

  • Providing leadership and a unified voice for public health priorities.
  • Expanding opportunities for surveillance and research.
  • Informing public policy priorities that benefit affected persons.

Why Mental Health Matters

  • Individuals with CHD face high rates of anxiety, depression, and neurodevelopmental disorders, impacting quality of life and cardiac outcomes.
  • Caregivers experience elevated stress, anxiety, and depression.
  • Untreated mental health issues lead to poorer adherence, higher hospital use, and increased costs.

Strategic Goals

  1. Increase Awareness of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC)
    • Develop and promote a video series for healthcare teams and families.
  2. Public Policy Education
    • Conduct stakeholder roundtables.
    • Produce resources with recommendations for mental health education policies.
  3. Communication & Resource Sharing
    • Continue to share CHPHC Monthly Minute e-newsletter.
    • Highlight mental health and TIC resources via AAP.org and quarterly themed e-newsletters. 

This project is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $250,000 with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, CDC/HHS or the U.S. Government.

Last Updated

01/05/2026

Source

American Academy of Pediatrics