For heart families, diagnosis day, surgery day, or a hospital stay may be the hardest moments of their lives. For nurses, doctors, and care teams—those same days are part of the job. And while the impact on families is profound, the emotional weight carried by healthcare professionals is just as real. Compassion fatigue, burnout, and vicarious trauma are common in pediatric cardiac care. It takes an extraordinary kind of strength to hold space for families while managing complex care, grief, and hope all at once. At OHHF, we see you—and we believe support shouldn’t stop at the bedside. Here are a few ways to care for the caregivers: 🧠 Normalize mental health conversations in medical spaces 💬 Create space for peer support and open dialogue 🌿 Promote access to trauma-informed therapy and mind-body tools ❤️ Encourage breaks, boundaries, and rest without guilt To those who walk alongside heart families every day: thank you. You are part of our community of care—and your well-being matters, too. Ollie’s Branch is available to the heart care teams at participating hospital partners. Tap the link in our bio to learn more. #CHDcare #HealthcareHeroes #MentalHealthMatters #CareForTheCaregivers #HeartStrong #SpreadMoreLove #OHHF (fb)

Mental health is part of the healing journey—for heart kids and their families. 💙 Living with CHD can bring more than surgeries and hospital stays. Many families face ongoing emotional challenges like PTSD, anxiety, and isolation. That’s why support matters at every level: ✨ Access trauma-informed therapy through programs like Ollie’s Branch 🗣 Normalize conversations about feelings at home—seeking help is strength 🌬 Use simple calming tools like deep breathing or grounding exercises 🤝 Offer support for siblings and caregivers, too—they carry the weight in different ways 🏫 Advocate for emotional accommodations at school through IEPs, 504s, and mental health allies Every heart family deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported. Let’s keep spreading more love—mind, body, and heart. #CHDMentalHealth #SupportHeartFamilies #OlliesBranch #MentalHealthAwareness #SpreadMoreLove (fb)