Talk Kidney to Me - Episode 13 - Mental Health

Continue the honest conversation with Pesh and Sara Eve in episode 13 as they reveal more as they discuss the prevalence of anxiety and depression in the kidney community, including during dialysis and post-transplant. The duo discuss such timely patient topics as connecting with others, sharing vulnerability, building a support network, and balancing emotions while undergoing the appointment burden of treating kidney failure. They unpack the layers of depression screening, medical trauma, and barriers to seeking mental health treatment. Sharing personal experiences and reflecting the experience of so many more, they connect over the variety of ways mental health affects us all regardless of our kidney health.