Culturally-Informed Psychopharmacology for Patients with Mood Disorders-Presentation and Q&A

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Dr. Donna Roland, the Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program at UT Austin, provides an introduction to the SMI Advisor webinar on culturally informed psychopharmacology for patients with mood disorders. SMI Advisor, an initiative by the APA and SAMHSA, aims to support clinicians in implementing evidence-based care for those with serious mental illness. The webinar offers AMA PRA Category 1 Credit for Physicians and Nursing Continuing Professional Development Psychopharmacology Contact Hour. Dr. Eugenia Millender, Co-Founder and Associate Director of the Center for Population Sciences and Health Equity, is the speaker for today's webinar. Dr. Millender shares her personal story of growing up in Panama and the experiences that have shaped her approach to mental health care. She emphasizes the importance of addressing cultural factors and social determinants of health when prescribing for patients from diverse populations with mood disorders. Dr. Millender discusses the concept of a brave space, where open-mindedness, respect, and challenging conversations can lead to more equitable and personalized care. She highlights the relevance of pharmacogenetics in tailoring medication selection for patients and promoting trust in the healthcare system. Dr. Millender also emphasizes the need for clinicians to be aware of their own biases and to engage in authentic and meaningful conversations with their patients. She concludes by encouraging clinicians to create their own brave spaces and to continue working towards health equity for all individuals.

Keywords

Dr. Donna Roland

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program

UT Austin

SMI Advisor

culturally informed psychopharmacology

serious mental illness

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Dr. Eugenia Millender

Center for Population Sciences and Health Equity

brave space