Living With SADS Webinars

Join our top experts for webinars about SADS conditions who will share their knowledge and advice on topics important to living and thriving with a SADS condition.

Upcoming Webinars

Mental Health with Inherited Arrhythmias: Managing Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt

🗓  Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM ET | 5:30 PM CT | 4:30 PM MT | 3:30 PM PT 
📍 Location: Online (Zoom link provided after registration)

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why fear, uncertainty, and doubt are common experiences for patients and families living with inherited arrhythmias
  • Practical strategies for managing anxiety and living well with ambiguity — with or without an ICD
  • How to build psychological resilience and confidence in daily life with a heart condition

 

Featured Speaker:
Samuel F. Sears, Ph.D., ABPP
Dr. Sears is a Professor in the Departments of Psychology and Cardiovascular Sciences at East Carolina University and is board-certified in Clinical Health Psychology. He is one of the world’s leading experts on the psychological care of patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and heart rhythm conditions, with extensive research and clinical work focused on quality of life, anxiety, and patient adjustment.