Welcome to Season 4 of Mental Health Trailblazers: Psychiatric Nurses Speak Up. In this special episode, we kick off the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) at the American Nurses Association with an extraordinary guest, Dr. Linda Washington Brown.

Join us as we delve into Dr. Brown's inspiring journey from the segregated South to having a seat at the table where national health policies are made. Dr. Brown reflects on the transformative impact of the MFP, which has trained over a thousand behavioral health professionals, including herself. She shares heartfelt stories of overcoming adversity, the importance of mentorship, and the need for continued support and funding to address mental health and substance use disorders in underserved communities.

Dr. Brown's passion and dedication to improving mental health care for all shine through as she discusses her work with people experiencing homelessness, the disparities in vaccine access, and her efforts in training a new generation of health professionals. Her powerful insights and unwavering commitment to making a difference are sure to inspire and motivate listeners.

Tune in for an engaging, thought-provoking, and uplifting conversation with a true trailblazer in mental health nursing. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Dr. LindaWashington Brown's wealth of experience and her vision for a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system. Free continuing nursing education credits are available for listening to this and all upcoming episodes of Season 4. Details in the episode description. Be sure to share this episode and subscribe to our podcast for more inspiring content!

Article mentioned by Dr. Brown:

Hidden in Plain Sight — Reconsidering the Use of Race Correction in Clinical Algorithms Darshali A. Vyas, M.D. Leo G. Eisenstein, M.D., and David S. Jones, M.D., Ph.D. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMms2004740

CNE information:

An email will be sent to you at a later date with instructions on how to claim CNE credit. The American Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Learn more about Dr. Linda Washington-Brown at https://emfp.org/mfp-fellows/linda-washington-brown

Welcome to Season 4 of Mental Health Trailblazers: Psychiatric Nurses Speak Up! This season, titled "50 Years - Reflect and Project," premieres Monday, June 11, 2024, and is dedicated to celebrating the 50th anniversary of the SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program at the American Nurses Association.
Join us as we pay homage to five decades of groundbreaking contributions by visionary psychiatric nurses. We’ll delve into their remarkable legacy, reflecting on the strides we've made in mental health and substance use disorder care, particularly within underserved communities across America.
This season promises a wealth of inspiring interviews, profound reflections, and forward-thinking projections from our esteemed alumni and current fellows. We’ll explore the enduring impact of the Minority Fellowship Program and discuss innovative approaches to tackling ongoing mental health challenges.
Each podcast offers FREE CNE credits from the ANA, an ANCC accredited provider of nursing continuing professional development.
Remember to subscribe at emfp.org, the Minority Fellowship Program’s YouTube channel @mfpana, or on your preferred podcast app.
Mental Health Trailblazers: Psychiatric Nurses Speak Up – Celebrating 50 years, with so much more ahead.

Wonkyung Chang made the big move to New York City from her native South Korea to pursue her dream of a career as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Soon after taking up residence in the big city, COVID swept through transforming life in ways she had never imagined. In addition to the pressures on health care workers was the rise in anti-Asian sentiment that ultimately led the young recent immigrant to relocate to Rochester, NY, which is where we catch up with Wonkyung on this final episode of Season Three of Mental Health Trailblazers, Psychiatric Nurses Speak Up, where we have focused on the mental health crisis affecting youth and adolescents from racial and ethnic minority groups in the United States.

Wonkyung, a SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program at the American Nurses Association doctoral fellow, joins host Indrias Kassaye to explore the challenges that young Asian Americans face when it comes to mental health. Wonkyung speaks from her own experiences as a young immigrant navigating life in America, as well as her insights gained from research and discussions with professionals working directly with Asian-American youth. Wonkyung shares her recommendations for behavioral health professionals working with Asian American youth and highlights the urgent need for additional culturally competent care providers to enter the workforce to address the unmet needs of a rapidly growing and evolving youth generation.

To learn more about the Minority Fellowship Program at the American Nurses Association at emfp.org

Read more about Wonkyung Chang at https://emfp.org/mfp-fellows/wonkyung-chang

FREE Continuing Nursing Education credits are available for listening to this episode. See details below.

CNE Disclosure:

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Required Disclosures to Participants – 2023 ANA MFP Podcast Season 3:

Episode 12: Asian American Youth: Bridging Cultures and Mental Health

Continuing Nursing Education Disclosures:

• Participants may earn 0.5 hours of CNE credit for this session.
• Requirements for CNE credit are to:

1. Listen to the entire podcast.

2. Complete the evaluation after the event.

** Please use the link below to access to complete the evaluation form and to receive your CNE certificate by email. Expiration Date/Deadline: September 2025.

Evaluation Survey Link (opens on September 25, 2023) https://surveys.nursingworld.org/s3/2023-ANA-MFP-Season-3-Episode-12-Podcast-Asian-American-Youth-Bridging-Cultures-and-Mental-Health

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