The Black Minority in America

Finding Our Voice continues to explore the issue of systemic racism.  In this special episode released during Black History Month, we examine the effects of social determinants on the African American community in America.    Dr. Virani discusses with her guests access to mental health care and the quality of care black patients encounter.  Dr. Talley and Dr. Metzger cover the profound impact of the lack of homeownership upon communities of color. Guests:  Dr. Rachel Talley is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the Director of the University of Pennsylvania's Fellowship in Community Psychiatry, a one-year post-residency training program for psychiatrists interested in management and leadership in public and community systems of care. Before joining UPenn's faculty, Dr. Talley completed an adult psychiatry residency and public psychiatry fellowship at Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute. Dr. Talley is also an Early Career Representative on the Board of the American Association for Community Psychiatry. Dr. Sarita Metzger is a PGY4 at the University of Pennsylvania. She is interested in cultural Psychiatry and devoted to furthering mental health equity for people of color and LGBTQ+ communities; after graduation, she plans to continue training in mental health advocacy and policy as a fellow in the University of Pennsylvania's Public and Community Psychiatry fellowship.