Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea on the impact of racism in the mental healthcare community with special guest, Dr. Gonzalo Gonzalez. As we know, the effects of racism are not confined to patients alone--but also impacts mental health professionals and researchers. During this episode, Dr. Gonzalez will highlight a recent webinar featuring himself and Dr. Napoleon Higgins where they discussed barriers that healthcare professionals experience, including BIPOC and other marginalized groups. Dr. Gonzalez will also discuss his personal experience with racism, where we’ve been, where we are currently, and strategies the health care and research communities are implementing to address some of these challenges. 

Dr. Gonzalez currently is a Nephrology Clinical & Scientific Liaison in Medical Affairs at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. He most recently served as a COVID-19 Medical & Scientific Expert for the CDC Foundation and was a leader for Prevention & Control at the City of Detroit Health Department.  

Featuring:
 
•	Gonzalo Gonzalez, DNP, APRN, NP-C
Nephrology Clinical & Scientific Liaison, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. 
•	Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD; Clinical & Scientific Liaison, OPDC 
•	Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP; Clinical & Scientific Liaison, OPDC

Links: 

PsychU - The Effects Of Racism On The Mental Healthcare Community: How Marginalized Patients & Providers Are Impacted: https://psychu.org/the-effects-of-racism-on-the-mental-healthcare-community-how-marginalized-patients-providers-are-impacted/  

PsychU - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: https://bit.ly/3QC4KJZ

PsychU - Impact & Trauma Of Racism: https://bit.ly/3phceqc

PsychU - Lifespan Impact Of Racism-Related Stress: https://bit.ly/3AhPFHY

PsychU - Intergenerational Effects Of Racism: https://bit.ly/3w0ndrI

PsychU - The 12 Steps To Inclusivity In Mental Health Services Infographic: https://bit.ly/3zSAXGf

PsychU - Call To Action: The Need For Stigma Awareness In Healthcare Professional Education: https://bit.ly/3dludsF

Suicide & Black Americans: Statistics, Faith, & Contextual Competence: https://bit.ly/3pgoJSO

PsychU - Spotlight On Minority Mental Health Month: A Conversation With Dr. Napoleon B. Higgins Jr.: https://bit.ly/3BYr5x5


Amica Simmons-Yon, Alyssa Peckham, and Gonzalo Gonzalez are employees of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. 
 
PsychU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC), Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI), and Lundbeck, LLC – committed supporters of the mental health treatment community. The opinions expressed by PsychU’s contributors are their own and are not endorsed or recommended by PsychU or its sponsors. The information provided through PsychU is intended for the educational benefit of mental health care professionals and others who support mental health care. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis. Health care professionals should use their independent medical judgement when reviewing PsychU's educational resources. Users seeking medical advice should consult with a health care professional. No CME or CEU credits are available through any of the resources provided by PsychU. Some of the contributors may be paid consultants for OPDC, OAPI, and / or Lundbeck, LLC.

Impact Of Racism On Marginalized Patients & Providers – Gonzalo Gonzalez, DNP, APRN, NP-C

Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea on Suicide Awareness & Prevention with special guest, Dr. Mauricio Tohen. During this episode, Dr. Tohen highlights the importance of suicide awareness and prevention. He will discuss current trends in mental health and suicide rates, and specific behaviors and triggers that increase risk of suicide especially concerning youth/adolescents and individuals living with bipolar disorder. Our special guest will even spill the tea on where we can find helpful resources on our efforts in Suicide Awareness and Prevention!

Dr. Mauricio Tohen is a Distinguished University Professor at the University of New Mexico and the Chairman of the University of New Mexico’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. He has more than 350 publications, 20,000 scientific citations, several books, and prestigious awards to his name. Dr. Tohen has also been recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on bipolar disorder on the breadth and depth of his publications, and one of 100 scientists worldwide recognized in the Psychiatry/Psychology category.

Featuring: 
•	Mauricio Tohen, MD, DrPH, MBA; Professor & Chairman at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Department of Psychiatry
•	Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD; Clinical & Scientific Liaison, OPDC 
•	Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP; Clinical & Scientific Liaison, OPDC

  
Links: 

PsychU - Suicide Awareness: https://bit.ly/3zUA003

PsychU - Bipolar Disorder: https://bit.ly/3JXPJA8

PsychU - Suicide Prevention Brochure: https://bit.ly/3w0PM8h

PsychU - Youth Suicide Prevention - Jonathan Singer: https://bit.ly/3bSaSz4

Home | AFSP: https://afsp.org/

PsychU - Hot Topics: Clinical Questions In Bipolar Disorder (Part 1): https://bit.ly/3QA4eMk

PsychU - A Shot For Bipolar I Disorder? Identifying Appropriate Patient Profiles For Maintenance Therapy With Long Acting Injectable Medications: https://bit.ly/3C2HDV0

PsychU - California, Georgia, Indiana, New Jersey, Oklahoma & Virginia Saw Increase In Adolescent Suicides During COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3bT6hN0

PsychU - Children & Adolescents Experiencing Double The Rate Of Depression & Anxiety Due To COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3PmIHWq

 
Mauricio Tohen is a paid consultant of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc 
 
Amica Simmons-Yon & Alyssa Peckham are employees of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. 
 
PsychU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC), Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI), and Lundbeck, LLC – committed supporters of the mental health treatment community. The opinions expressed by PsychU’s contributors are their own and are not endorsed or recommended by PsychU or its sponsors. The information provided through PsychU is intended for the educational benefit of mental health care professionals and others who support mental health care. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis. Health care professionals should use their independent medical judgement when reviewing PsychU's educational resources. Users seeking medical advice should consult with a health care professional. No CME or CEU credits are available through any of the resources provided by PsychU. Some of the contributors may be paid consultants for OPDC, OAPI, and / or Lundbeck, LLC.

Suicide Awareness & Prevention – Mauricio Tohen, MD, DrPH, MBA

Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea on The Holiday Blues with special guest, Bennett Doughty, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP. During this episode, Dr. Doughty discusses mental health during the holiday season. Whether that’s a worsening of a pre-existing condition or an emergence of new symptoms, Dr. Doughty walks us through some of the most common experiences and what we can do about them to persevere. Lastly, Dr. Doughty shares some key resources with listeners and where they can read more about this topic!

Featuring: 
• Bennett Doughty, PharmD; Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Binghamton School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD; Clinical & Scientific Liaison, OPDC 
• Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP; Clinical & Scientific Liaison, OPDC

Resources:
• PsychU Article - Will Consumers Add Health Services To Their Holiday Shopping List? : bit.ly/3vQ0ZrT
• PsychU Community Podcast - Burnout & Managing Stress: bit.ly/3QvHZsb
• PsychU Article - Over Half Of Adults In The U.S. Are Considered ‘Lonely’: bit.ly/3Gvl6kc
• PsychU Article - Severe Loneliness Can Increase Health Care Costs By Over $300 Per Month: bit.ly/3XkNtZg
• PsychU Article - Is Loneliness The Overlooked Social Determinant?: bit.ly/3imjTnl
• PsychU Video - Digital Technologies For Substance Use Disorder: bit.ly/3WVWyYH
• PsychU Downloadable Resource - Substance Use Disorders & Mental Health: bit.ly/3jWP4pr
• PsychU Downloadable Resource - Fact Sheet: The Eight Dimensions of Wellness: bit.ly/3XkNQ66
• PsychU Resource Library - Suicide Awareness: bit.ly/3XkNRHc

Disclaimers:

Bennett Doughy, PharmD is a paid consultant of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc

Amica Simmons-Yon & Alyssa Peckham are employees of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.

PsychU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC) and Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI). Specific PsychU programs may be supported by OPDC, OAPI and other committed supporters of the mental health treatment community. The opinions expressed by PsychU’s contributors are their own and are not endorsed or recommended by PsychU or its sponsor or the sponsors of the specific PsychU program in which such opinions are expressed. The information provided through PsychU is intended for the educational benefit of mental health care professionals and others who support mental health care. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis. Health care professionals should use their independent medical judgement when reviewing PsychU's educational resources. Users seeking medical advice should consult with a health care professional. No CME or CEU credits are available through any of the resources provided by PsychU. Some of the contributors may be paid consultants for OPDC and OAPI.

©2023 Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. All rights reserved.

The Holidays – A Time for Silver, Gold, and… The Blues?

Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Aneta Fornal, PharmD as they spill the tea on Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia with special guest, Marc Agronin, MD. During this episode, Dr. Agronin defines agitation, discusses management strategies, and the impact of agitation on both patients and caregivers. Lastly, Dr. Agronin will also share some key resources with listeners and where they can read more about this hot topic! 

Featuring: 
•	Marc Agronin, MD; Chief Medical Officer, Miami Jewish MIND Institute; Associate Professor of Psychiatry & Neurology, University of Miami School of Medicine 
•	Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD; Senior Medical Science Liaison, OPDC 
•	Aneta Fornal, PharmD; Medical Science Director, OPDC

Resources
•	PsychU Infographic - Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD): A Focus On Stigma: https://go.psychu.org/KmQZ
•	PsychU Webinar - Addressing Inequalities In Agitation Among Disinvested Communities With Alzheimer’s Disease: https://go.psychu.org/KmRF
•	PsychU Webinar - New ICD-10-CM Dementia Codes For Agitation In Alzheimer’s Dementia: https://go.psychu.org/KmRL
•	PsychU Video - Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia: Mechanism Of Disease: https://go.psychu.org/KmRR
•	PsychU Webinar - Burden & Treatment Considerations For Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia:  https://go.psychu.org/KmRU
•	PsychU Webinar - Pathophysiology Of Agitation Associated with Alzheimer’s Dementia: The Potential Role Of The Norepinephrine, Serotonin, & Dopamine (NSD) Neurotransmitter Systems:  https://go.psychu.org/KmRY

Marc Agronin, MD is a paid consultant of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc 

Amica Simmons-Yon & Aneta Fornal are employees of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. 
 
PsychU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC), Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI), and Lundbeck, LLC – committed supporters of the mental health treatment community. The opinions expressed by PsychU’s contributors are their own and are not endorsed or recommended by PsychU or its sponsors. The information provided through PsychU is intended for the educational benefit of mental health care professionals and others who support mental health care. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis. Health care professionals should use their independent medical judgement when reviewing PsychU's educational resources. Users seeking medical advice should consult with a health care professional. No CME or CEU credits are available through any of the resources provided by PsychU. Some of the contributors may be paid consultants for OPDC, OAPI, and / or Lundbeck, LLC.

©2024 Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. All rights reserved.

Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia – Patients & Caregivers

PsychU is a free community and online resource library for mental health. Our podcast’s goal is to share information, increase collaboration, and foster ongoing discussions that will lead to improved mental health care and patient outcomes for individuals with mental illness. Each monthly episode provides scientific, evidence-based, educational information related to mental health, featuring thought leaders dedicated to improving mental health care… together. Learn more at www.PsychU.org. 
Speakers may be paid consultants or employees of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
PsychU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC) and Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI).  Specific PsychU programs may be supported by OPDC, OAPI and other committed supporters of the mental health treatment community. The opinions expressed by PsychU’s contributors are their own and are not endorsed or recommended by PsychU or its sponsor or the sponsors of the specific PsychU program in which such opinions are expressed. The information provided through PsychU is intended for the educational benefit of mental health care professionals and others who support mental health care. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis. Health care professionals should use their independent medical judgement when reviewing PsychU's educational resources. Users seeking medical advice should consult with a health care professional. No CME or CEU credits are available through any of the resources provided by PsychU. Some of the contributors may be paid consultants for OPDC and OAPI.
©2023 Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. All rights reserved.

The Holidays – A Time for Silver, Gold, and… The Blues?

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