SOAL #101: Cherish Each Life
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Dive into a heartwarming episode of Soul of a Leader with Dr. Katherine Koh. From Harvard to homelessness, explore Boston’s streets through the lens of a street psychiatrist with a mission to heal and house. Discover inspiring patient stories, the power of trust, and the critical role of dignity and giving back.
Living with an awareness of my privileges and the gifts I’ve been given in my life. I would say with that, the responsibility to give back and pay it forward.
And I will say those values came from my parents. I am so fortunate as mentioned to have been raised by the parents that I was, and they were so explicit in teaching us a VA about values.
People on the street died a rate that’s 10 times out of the general population, often at a young age. And the inequities continue into death.
You’ll Learn
- The disparity of seeing homelessness in Harvard Square
- Street psychiatry’s role in providing continuity of care
- Challenges in engaging the homeless in mental health care
- The “long walk” approach to patient relationships
- Family values driving a life of compassionate service
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