Listen, Mental Health Matters: Dr. Modi and Dr. Sampang, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
In the 11th episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian Giebink, HDR’s behavioral and mental health practice lead, visits Cincinnati Children’s Hospital to explore how it's leading the way in pediatric mental and behavioral health. Division Director for Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology Dr. Avni Modi and Interim Division Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Dr. Suzanne Sampang share their personal journeys, the hospital’s rich legacy, and groundbreaking initiatives — from school-based services to integrated care and cutting-edge research. Learn how Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is shaping the future of mental health care for children across Ohio and beyond.
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Brian Giebink is the behavioral and mental health practice lead. He has served as the mental health expert on numerous projects around the world and is passionate about creating transformational mental health facilities that foster recovery, independence and a sense of community. He believes that listening is the first step toward shaping a better future for mental health care.
Dr. Avani Modi is a pediatric psychologist and division director of behavioral medicine and clinical psychology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Since graduate school, she has been fascinated by the simple and complex barriers families experience when seeking care for their children, and her research focuses on improving the health outcomes of children with chronic conditions.
Dr. Suzanne Sampang is the interim division director for child and adolescent psychiatry at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. She has always been interested in neuroscience and finds inspiration in the opportunity to change the trajectory of children's lives in a positive way by helping them through a mental health crisis.
Credits: Produced by Danny Sullivan and John Tourek. Special thanks to Ashley Tucker, Troy Parks and Isabelle Hole.
