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Podcast and Blog

The Department of Mental Health Services is incredibly excited to share our monthly podcast with all IU School of Medicine trainees, faculty, and staff! Our podcast is entitled Well Beings: Strategies for Surviving and Thriving at the School of Medicine and Beyond, and we release one new episode each month. Episodes take short, in-depth dives into all aspects of caring for yourself.


Recent Blog Posts

Portrait of Dr. Patricia Garcia

IU neuropsychologist dedicated to transforming brain heath care and research for Hispanic communities

Patricia Garcia combines her passion for cross-cultural research with bilingual clinical care to improve outcomes for patients with Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injury and other neurodegenerative disorders.

March 04, 2026

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IU leader for clinical affairs invests in team wellness

Peter Pang leads clinical affairs for IU School of Medicine, aiming to improve Indiana's overall health along with physician well-being. He's a leader who listens first.

March 02, 2026

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Is it safe to use AI in place of mental health care?

An Indiana University School of Medicine assistant professor weighs in on AI's use in mental healthcare. 

February 19, 2026

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'Here is a gift': The power of naming others' strengths

As a healthcare provider, Anne Mary Montero is aware of the vast literature supporting the tangible effects of gratitude and positive psychology on physical health. She shares a potent moment in her early life when she recognized the visceral impact it was to speak positive words over one another.

November 18, 2025

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Why are you here?

IU School of Medicine's Mary de Groot offers thoughts on ways to embrace our academic medicine identity without denying the very real structural factors that also influence our workplace wellness.

September 03, 2025