0:00 Opening Remarks, Cassie + Friends Executive Director, Jennifer Wilson

6:53 Introduction of Patient Speaker, Kayla Caddy

7:42 Opening points from Kayla 

8:10 The start of Kayla’s physical pain

10:00 The beginning of mental illness

11:30 Graduating high school and transition time

12:00 Kayla’s official diagnosis

13:00 Since diagnosis (last 3 years)

14:00 Coping skills and treatment

15:55 Support networks

15:20 Moral story: Listen to your child

17:35 Introduction of Dr. Penny Sneddon and presentation: Anxiety & Mood Challenges in Children with Rheumatic Diseases

19:20 Presentation Takeaways

20:05 Research: Mental Health and Chronic Medical Conditions

21:07 Research: Mental Health and JIA

23:00 Research: Mental Health and Lupus

23:23 Research: School Adjustments

24:23 Long Term Psychological Adjustment and JIA

25:59 Impact on Families

27:48 Research Conclusion

28:50 Common Presenting Challenges

29:39 Anxiety and Rheumatic Disease

32:00 Depression and Rheumatic Disease

34:06 Pain & Treatment Adherence

36:35 What to do if you see your child struggling/if you are struggling (coping with a chronic illness)

39:02 Evidence based treatments for anxiety and depression (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Medication

40:55 Components of Anxiety and Depression

43:44 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

49:39 Self Help Resources and Professional Help Resources

51:22 When to seek more help

54:01 Introduction of Q+A and guest speaker, Dr. Lori Tucker Pediatric Rheumatologist

55:22 How young can kids be when affected by depression?

58:14 Did you ever find it hard to talk to your parents about your feelings at the beginning of your mental health struggle? Do you have any advice for parents who are looking to provide more support for their child? 

1:01:45 Do the medications typically prescribed for both juvenile arthritis and other rheumatic diseases contributed to mental health issues directly?

1:05:57 What were some of the most hopeful things a healthcare professional has done to help you?

1:08:58 How do we cope with everything going on right now (Covid-19, teenage hormones, a chromic health condition) as a family?

1:11:56 What does the research say in terms of the risk factor for kids with rheumatic disease and Covid-19?

1:15:05 When to know if the pain is physical versus emotional/mental?

1:26:00 Closing remarks from Executive Director, Jennifer Wilson

1:25:55 Upcoming webinars in 2021

1:26:39 How to join our online support network

1:27:08 Thank you to our sponsors!

1:27:27 How to make donation to Cassie + Friends

1:28:16 How to keep in touch with Cassie + Friends