Connected By Hearts

Connected by Hearts (CBH) provides education, support and networking to young survivors of sudden cardiac arrest and those who have survived or are living with heart related illnesses. It was founded in 2011 by a group of young people who wanted to share their experiences with each other.

We all come to CBH with different stories and diseases. Some of us have experienced SCA, while others were diagnosed with heart issues prior to having an event. Some of us still don’t have a specific diagnosis. Several of us are living with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) or pacemaker, and others are not.

Either way, we all share some commonalities. Our lives can be challenging but we know we can gather strength and compassion from each other.

For more information, please contact ericsavealife@gmail.com.

Visit Connected By Hearts for more information about heart conditions and meet young survivors and youth living with a heart condition, and follow Connected By Hearts on on Facebook.

EP Save A LIfe recognizes that a medical disqualification from sport can be a significant loss and life-altering event. Our partner, Sidelined USA 501(c)3, provides FREE resources to help address the psychological impact of a medically forced exit from competition and support a meaningful way forward. They understand the unique challenges your athlete is facing and are there to help. You can also download more information for Physicians or for Youth and Young Adults and visit Sidelined for more information.

Referrals

If your youth has been found at risk and they or your family are struggling to navigate this heart journey, please considering reaching out to one of these licensed health psychologists for support.

Lynn Dubenko, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Health Psychologist
PSY 22882
11622 El Camino Real, Suite 100
San Diego, California 92130
Phone (858) 245-4688
Fax (858) 244-0609
Website

April Koljonen, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist, PSY24047
2801 4th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone (619) 308-6424
Fax (858) 244-4845
draprilkoljonen@gmail.com
Website

Sabina Sehgal, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
PSY 22035
5348 Carroll Canyon Rd. Suite 101
San Diego, CA 92121
Phone (858) 829.8852
Fax (858) 202.1548
Website

Jennifer DeFeo, PhD
Licensed Psychologist PSY26152
4199 Campus Drive Ste 400
Irvine, California 92612
Phone 949.424.3046
Jennifer@jenniferdefeophd.com
Website

Corinna Young Casey, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PSY20004
specializing in health psychology
San Diego Behavioral Medicine
2262 Carmel Valley Road, Suite E
Del Mar, CA 92014
Phone 858-794-9413
Fax 858-876-3128
Website

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