The Covid pandemic has taught many lessons, including the importance of mental health. The value of the radiologist in holistic patient care may be underestimated and underresearched. Barriers to the acceptance of imaging as an important component in reassurance may be rooted in old ideas minimizing the importance of mental health.
Keywords: #metoo; anxiety; breast imaging; guidelines; harms; mental health; paternalism; screening; shared decision making; value of radiology.