The Community Psychiatry Podcast

Register for the AACP 2026 Fall Un-Convention in Atlanta, GA here!Guest: Sally Littlefield is a schizophrenia advocate, speaker, and consultant who provides trainings on psychosis, crisis de-escalation, and stigma reduction for healthcare systems and community organizations. Drawing on her lived experience with schizoaffective disorder, she focuses on helping providers better understand what psychosis feels like from the inside and how that impacts engagement, trust, and outcomes. Her work has been featured in Slate, STAT News, and Psychology Today, and she regularly speaks with clinicians about improving care for people with complex mental health needs.Website (general): sallylittlefield.comTrainings for clinicians & mental health teams: sallylittlefield.com/trainings-workshopsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-littlefield-68876398/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schizophrenicsally/Host: Rob Gadomski, DO is the Deputy Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at Project Renewal, Inc and a graduate of the Columbia Public Psychiatry Fellowship. He works primarily with homeless and marginalized individuals in the New York City area. He went to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and completed his psychiatry residency training at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before moving to NYC, where he gathered an interest in working with homeless populations and individuals interacting with the criminal legal system.Editor: Mike Zhang, a fourth-year medical student, is drawn to community psychiatry because it bridges clinical care with public health and social support, allowing him to work directly with underserved populations. Having lived in diverse places and seen how community context shapes well-being, he values psychiatry’s potential to address mental health through connection and collaboration. He is especially interested in how preventive and rehabilitative services can improve long-term outcomes for individuals and families.Social Media Content Creators: Julia Kooser is a resident doctor who believes that addressing social drivers of health is imperative for maintaining psychological and mental health. During medical school, she was able to take part in initiatives to distribute naloxone to people within the community, and also took part in hosting voter registration events to mobilize individuals within the local community. Julia believes that when people have the ability to meet their basic needs, such as having access to housing and access to medical care and voting for individuals that represent their best interests, individuals are empowered to live happy and fulfilled lives. She feels that community psychiatry is the best vehicle for understanding these social drivers of health, and to enact change that makes the world more equitable and just. Jesse Ortiz is a fourth-year medical student who came into community psychiatry through street medicine work, both fields that are committed to providing effective and compassionate healthcare to people who are often overlooked by medical institutions. He believes that community psychiatry is an innovative and meaningful way to address the complicated history of psychiatry and its relationship to the carceral state and various forms of violence. Jesse feels that community psychiatry is a field that truly aims to put the patient first and address their needs as whole people in their unique socioeconomic context. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guest speakers and are not representative of their employers or affiliated organizations.Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP).⁠Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠Listener Survey⁠ | Follow, review, and share!Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Register for the AACP 2026 Fall Un-Convention in Atlanta, GA here!Guest: Jessica Isom, MD, MPH  is a board-certified community psychiatrist, assistant clinical professor in the Yale Department of Psychiatry, and a nationally recognized expert in mental health equity and quality improvements. She earned her MD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she also completed an MPH in public health leadership. Dedicated to addressing the impact of structural racism in health care, Dr. Isom’s work spans teaching, clinical practice, content development, organizational leadership and consultation through her company Vision for Equity LLC, empowering service providers to adopt equity-minded approaches that improve outcomes for racially marginalized populations. She is currently the lead editor for an APA publisher text under development entitled Embracing Racial Equity: A Clinical Guide for Psychiatrists.Host: Angela Liu, MD is a Columbia Public Psychiatry Fellow and Director of Communications at the American Association for Community Psychiatry. Editor: Daniel Carvallo Ruiz, MD is a resident in BronxCare Health System. All of his years of offering free mental health consultations to the most underserved Venezuelan populations, along with his work at Columbia Psychiatry/NYSPI, and his current position as a PGY-1 at the  BronxCare Health System Psychiatry Residency Program, have made him understand the critical importance and leadership role that community psychiatrists have for treating human beings in melting pots of pure diversity: an amalgamation of different races, genders, cultures, backgrounds, religions, beliefs, and ideals that converge into mental health disorders. His biggest desire is to become a leader in mental health advocacy, by using his skills in English, Spanish and ASL to help the most diverse communities and minorities, including those in forensic settings, that require immediate mental health attention, prevention, treatment, counseling and interdisciplinary support.Social Media Content Creator: Julia Kooser is a resident doctor who believes that addressing social drivers of health is imperative for maintaining psychological and mental health. During medical school, she was able to take part in initiatives to distribute naloxone to people within the community, and also took part in hosting voter registration events to mobilize individuals within the local community. Julia believes that when people have the ability to meet their basic needs, such as having access to housing and access to medical care and voting for individuals that represent their best interests, individuals are empowered to live happy and fulfilled lives. She feels that community psychiatry is the best vehicle for understanding these social drivers of health, and to enact change that makes the world more equitable and just. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guest speakers and are not representative of their employers or affiliated organizations.Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP).Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share!Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Guest: Dr. Tara Chandrasekhar is a psychiatrist and Associate Professor at Duke University School of Medicine, where she directs the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship. Her work focuses on supporting autistic people across the lifespan — especially during the transition to adulthood — and helping clinicians provide neurodiversity-affirming care. Through her clinical work, teaching, and research, Dr. Chandrasekhar is passionate about improving how we understand and support autistic adults in healthcare, education, and everyday life.Host: Anish Dhamija, MD, MS is Board-Certified in both Psychiatry and Family Medicine, completing residency training at UC San Diego in 2022. He attended the Public Psychiatry Fellowship at Columbia University from 2022-2023 and also served as Clinical Director of the Crisis Team and 988 Headquarters in Westchester County, New York. His current position is as the Director of Behavioral Health at an FQHC by the border of San Diego and Mexico, where he works in an integrated care setting closely with primary care. He lives in San Diego with his wife and young child.Autism Resources:General: https://med.stanford.edu/neurodiversity/ndrd.htmlFor healthcare appts: https://autismandhealth.org/Employment training: https://www.neurodiversityhub.org/Disability Resources: Employment, Voc Rehab, Education https://www.ndrn.org/about/ndrn-member-agencies/https://autisticadvocacy.org/Podcast NotesEditor: Raquel Nunez, a medical doctor from Venezuela, has seen how social and economic hardships deeply affect mental health. These experiences shaped her approach to psychiatry, teaching her that the most meaningful care comes from working alongside communities and learning about their struggles to develop solutions on their journey towards healing. Community psychiatry embodies this approach to mental health care that she is so passionate about, emphasizing equality, accessibility, and care for all.Social Media Content Creator: Jessica Johnston, a first-year medical student, is passionate about providing human-centered care for people experiencing mental health crises and chronic mental illness within the contexts of their communities and lived experiences. Through her work in crisis residential care, street medicine, and public health, she has seen how community-based approaches can promote healing, dignity, resilience, and long-term support for individuals and families. She is especially interested in addressing the social and structural factors that shape mental health outcomes and in building systems of care that are accessible, equitable, and rooted in social justice. Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP).⁠Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠Listener Survey⁠ | Follow, review, and share!Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5Disclaimer “The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guest speakers and are not representative of their employers or affiliated organizations. This is not intended as personal medical advice, but intended for educational purposes only.””

Host: Rob Gadomski, DO is the Deputy Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at Project Renewal, Inc and a graduate of the Columbia Public Psychiatry Fellowship. He works primarily with homeless and marginalized individuals in the New York City area. He went to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and completed his psychiatry residency training at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before moving to NYC, where he gathered an interest in working with homeless populations and individuals interacting with the criminal legal system.Editor: Mike Zhang, a fourth-year medical student, is drawn to community psychiatry because it bridges clinical care with public health and social support, allowing him to work directly with underserved populations. Having lived in diverse places and seen how community context shapes well-being, he values psychiatry’s potential to address mental health through connection and collaboration. He is especially interested in how preventive and rehabilitative services can improve long-term outcomes for individuals and families.Social Media Content Creator: Julia Kooser, a resident at Penn Highlands DuBois, believes that addressing social drivers of health is imperative for maintaining psychological and mental health. During medical school, she was able to take part in initiatives to distribute naloxone to people within the community, and also took part in hosting voter registration events to mobilize individuals within the local community. Julia believes that when people have the ability to meet their basic needs, such as having access to housing and access to medical care and voting for individuals that represent their best interests, individuals are empowered to live happy and fulfilled lives. She feels that community psychiatry is the best vehicle for understanding these social drivers of health, and to enact change that makes the world more equitable and just. Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP).Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share!Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5Disclaimer “The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guest speakers and are not representative of their employers or affiliated organizations. This is not intended as personal medical advice, but intended for educational purposes only.””

Guest: Dr. Adjoa Smalls-Mantey is a physician-scientist, writer, medical media consultant, and organizational leader. She conducted HIV viral immunology research and completed her doctoral degree at the University of Oxford. She later earned her medical degree from Columbia University and completed her psychiatry residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital where she served as chief resident. Afterwards, she completed her public psychiatry fellowship at Columbia University, working on mental health policy at the New York State Office of Mental Health. Dr. Smalls-Mantey is also certified in lifestyle medicine. She currently practices emergency psychiatry in New York City and is Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She is president of the New York County Psychiatric Society. Within the American Psychiatric Association she has served on the Presidential Work Group for Lifestyle Psychiatry and is a member of the Council for Communications. Dr. Smalls-Mantey speaks and writes on mental illness, wellness, and public health and seeks to empower people to make informed decisions about their health. Her media consulting work includes several on-air appearances for ABC News, Fox 5 DC; podcasts, radio interviews, writing for ABC News Medical Unit, and serving on the Medical Advisory Board for VeryWell. Last year she was appointed by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra to the Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee. Dr. Smalls-Mantey is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, and is also the co-author of the award-winning children’s book Anjali the Brave: All about Vaccines. Social Media (IG, TikTok, YouTube): @doctoradjoa, also on LinkedIn.Host:Angela Liu, MD is a fourth-year psychiatry resident and Chief Resident of Medical Education at Northwell Health - Zucker Hillside Hospital. After graduating residency, she will be joining the Columbia Public Psychiatry Fellowship. Podcast Editor: Daniel Carvallo Ruiz is a resident in BronxCare Health System. All of his years of offering free mental health consultations to the most underserved Venezuelan populations, along with his work at Columbia Psychiatry/NYSPI, and his current position as a PGY-1 at the  BronxCare Health System Psychiatry Residency Program, have made him understand the critical importance and leadership role that community psychiatrists have for treating human beings in melting pots of pure diversity: an amalgamation of different races, genders, cultures, backgrounds, religions, beliefs, and ideals that converge into mental health disorders. His biggest desire is to become a leader in mental health advocacy, by using his skills in English, Spanish and ASL to help the most diverse communities and minorities, including those in forensic settings, that require immediate mental health attention, prevention, treatment, counseling and interdisciplinary support.Social Media Content Creator: Pooja Jaiswal Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP).Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share!Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guest speakers and are not representative of their employers or affiliated organizations. This is not intended as personal medical advice, but intended for educational purposes only.

Guest: Kenneth Minkoff, MD is Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at ZiaPartners, Inc., a behavioral health system consultation firm in Tucson, AZ. He is Board-Certified as an addiction psychiatrist and community psychiatrist, Board Member Emeritus of the American Association for Community Psychiatry, He is Co-Chair of the Community Psychiatry Committee of the Group for Advancement of Psychiatry, and one of the lead authors of the 2021 Report: Roadmap to the Ideal Crisis System, the 2024 White Paper on CCBHCs and Crisis Systems, and the 2025 White Paper on the Comprehensive Health Integration (CHI) Framework, all published by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. He is a member of the National Council’s Medical Director Institute and consults to the National Council Centers of Excellence on Integrated Care and CCBHCs. Dr. Minkoff has been recognized as a national and international leader in the strategic development of quality-driven managed behavioral health care systems and integrated services and systems for complex populations for over 25 years. Purchase the Textbook of Community PsychiatryHost:Rob Gadomski, DO is the Deputy Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at Project Renewal, Inc and a graduate of the Columbia Public Psychiatry Fellowship. He works primarily with homeless and marginalized individuals in the New York City area. He went to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and completed his psychiatry residency training at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before moving to NYC, where he gathered an interest in working with homeless populations and individuals interacting with the criminal legal system.Social media content creators:  Pooja Jaiswal and Poyani BavishiCreated by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP).Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share!Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guest speakers and are not representative of their employers or affiliated organizations. This is not intended as personal medical advice, but intended for educational purposes only.

Guest: Angela Coombs Mumuni, M.D., is a board-certified psychiatrist and Associate Medical Director for Alameda County Behavioral Health Department where she works both clinically in East Oakland, CA as well as serves as administrator supporting psychiatric providers, system-wide psychiatric quality improvement and workforce development. She completed her adult psychiatry residency training at Columbia University/New York-Presbyterian Hospital, where she also served as ChiefResident before going on to complete Columbia’s Public Psychiatry Fellowship. She now serves as Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. Thus far her career spans early psychosis services, mental health inequities facing Black American populations and other minoritized groups as well as public-sector system transformation. Her scholarship appears in Psychiatric Services, JAACAP, and Psychiatric Clinics of North America. Social Media: on LinkedIn.Host:Dr. Adjoa Smalls-Mantey is a physician-scientist, writer, medical media consultant, and organizational leader. She conducted HIV viral immunology research and completed her doctoral degree at the University of Oxford. She later earned her medical degree from Columbia University and completed her psychiatry residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital where she served as chief resident. Afterwards, she completed her public psychiatry fellowship at Columbia University, working on mental health policy at the New York State Office of Mental Health. Dr. Smalls-Mantey is also certified in lifestyle medicine. She currently practices emergency psychiatry in New York City and is Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She is president of the New York County Psychiatric Society. Within the American Psychiatric Association she has served on the Presidential Work Group for Lifestyle Psychiatry and is a member of the Council for Communications. Dr. Smalls-Mantey speaks and writes on mental illness, wellness, and public health and seeks to empower people to make informed decisions about their health. Her media consulting work includes several on-air appearances for ABC News, Fox 5 DC; podcasts, radio interviews, writing for ABC News Medical Unit, and serving on the Medical Advisory Board for VeryWell. Last year she was appointed by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra to the Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee. Dr. Smalls-Mantey is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, and is also the co-author of the award-winning children’s book Anjali the Brave: All about Vaccines. Social Media (IG, TikTok, YouTube): @doctoradjoa, also on LinkedIn.Podcast editor: Mike Zhang, a third year medical student, is drawn to community psychiatry because it bridges clinical care with public health and social support, allowing him to work directly with underserved populations. Having lived in diverse places and seen how community context shapes well-being, he values psychiatry’s potential to address mental health through connection and collaboration. He is especially interested in how preventive and rehabilitative services can improve long-term outcomes for individuals and families.Social media content creator: Pooja JaiswalCreated by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP).Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share!Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guest speakers and are not representative of their employers or affiliated organizations. This is not intended to personal medical advice, but intended for educational purposes only. Please use the link to suggest topics you would be interested in learning more about on The Community Psychiatry Podcast.

Guest: Dr. Sosunmolu Shoyinka is an award-winning psychiatrist, speaker and author, trained at Yale, Columbia, and NYU. Dr Shoyinka is Triple Board certified and holds an MBA from the Kelley School of Business. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania and a Fellow of the Philadelphia College of Physicians. He serves on the Board of the American Association for Community Psychiatry. Dr Shoyinka led the redesign of Philadelphia’s crisis system. This effort resulted in Philadelphia’s recognition by the Biden Administration as a model city for 988 implementation. Dr Shoyinka is the co-creator of the SMART Tool, which facilitates self-directed antiracism work within organizations. Dr Shoyinka is also co-creator of a patent-pending risk-stratification analytic software that facilitates population addiction treatment. Dr Shoyinka’s leadership expertise has been nationally recognized. In May 2022, he received a Special Presidential Commendation from the American Psychiatric Association. He has been recognized as Black Leader shaping the Future of Psychiatry and is a regular guest speaker at state and national conferences. Dr Shoyinka is married to Dr. Kemi Shoyinka. They live in the Greater Philadelphia area and are blessed with 3 wonderful children: Nimi, Nife and Nisimi.Purchase the Textbook of Community PsychiatryHost:Rob Gadomski, DO is the Deputy Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at Project Renewal, Inc and a graduate of the Columbia Public Psychiatry Fellowship. He works primarily with homeless and marginalized individuals in the New York City area. He went to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and completed his psychiatry residency training at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before moving to NYC, where he gathered an interest in working with homeless populations and individuals interacting with the criminal legal system.Editor: Chelsea Mathews is a medical student and research assistant. Social Media Content Creator: Poyani Bhavishi and Pooja JaiswalCreated by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP).Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share!Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guest speakers and are not representative of their employers or affiliated organizations. This is not intended to personal medical advice, but intended for educational purposes only.

Guests: Brandon Spatz has been an active member of Miracle Clubhouse for a decade, demonstrating a deep and consistent commitment to the Clubhouse Model. In 2024, he joined the Clubhouse International Faculty, facilitating Clubhouse Accreditation visits. Since joining the Faculty, Brandon has completed three accreditation visits, with his fourth scheduled for November 2025. He currently serves on the Miracle Clubhouse Advisory Board, is actively involved in the Clubhouse Ohio Coalition, and contributes to multiple committees both within and beyond the Clubhouse network. He is also the co-creator and host of a mental health podcast developed with his colleagues as part of the Work-Ordered Day at Miracle Clubhouse called EmpowerHalfAnHour. Since its launch, the podcast has reached listeners in 20 countries and 37 U.S. states. Brandon has presented and served as a panelist at Clubhouse conferences and other conferences both in Ohio and nationally. Most notably, he was a panelist at the Clubhouse International USA Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he shared insights on integrating innovative work into the Work Ordered Day—particularly podcasting—into the Clubhouse. EmpowerHalfAnHour podcast: https://empowerhalfanhour.wordpress.com/ Podcast instagram:https://www.instagram.com/empowerhalfanhour/John Delman has been a member of Fountain House for fifty years, and was on the staff for thirty-five years.  As a member he engaged in all aspects of the program--vocational, residential, and social--and as a social practitioner he worked extensively in Visiting Colleague Training, as well as with the educational and housing components of the clubhouse.  He recently attended a psychiatric conference in Berlin, and will be writing an article for the ROAR journal on the founder of the model, John Beard, whom he knew well.  He is currently a member of the Partners in Care team, creating closer bonds between clubhouses and the psychiatric community, and at age 75 is something of a Fountain House historian, assisting  a History professor from Bryn Mawr in a review of the archives in preparation for a book on Deinstitutionalization.Resources:Clubhouse Model International -  https://clubhouse-intl.org/Fountain House - https://www.fountainhouse.org/Host:Angela Liu, MD is a fourth-year psychiatry resident and Chief Resident of Medical Education at Northwell Health - Zucker Hillside Hospital. After graduating residency, she will be joining the Columbia Public Psychiatry Fellowship. Editor: Mike Zhang is a third year medical student. He is drawn to community psychiatry because it bridges clinical care with public health and social support, allowing him to work directly with underserved populations. Having lived in diverse places and seen how community context shapes well-being, he values psychiatry’s potential to address mental health through connection and collaboration. He is especially interested in how preventive and rehabilitative services can improve long-term outcomes for individuals and families.Social Media Content Creator:Pooja Jaiswal Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guest speakers and are not representative of their employers or affiliated organizations. This is not intended to provide personal medical advice, but intended for educational purposes only.Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP).Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share!Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Guests: Dr. Gordon Clark is the Founding President of the American Association for Community Psychiatry, and worked to develop guidelines for psychiatrists practicing in various settings, including CMHCs, state hospitals, state offices of mental health, staff model HMOs, and organized systems of care. He is also a Past President of the American Association for Psychiatric Administration & Leadership. Dr. Clark has a BA in English from Yale University and a Master of Divinity degree from the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, CA. He received his MD degree from George Washington University Medical School, where he received the Benjamin Manchester Award. He did his internship, residency, and fellowship at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, and was also a Falk Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He is a diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, the American Board of Medical Management, and the American College of Physician Executives. He is certified both in administrative psychiatry by the American Psychiatric Association and as a physician executive by the Certifying Commission in Medical Management. Dr. Altha Jeanne Stewart is the Senior Associate Dean for Community Health Engagement, and Director of the Center for Youth Advocacy and Well-Being, and Director of the Division of Public and Community Psychiatry at University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). In her role as Senior Associate Dean for Community Health Engagement, she serves as PI/co-PI overseeing grants funded by HHS (SAMHSA, NIH, CDC and OMH), DOJ (OJJDP), Robert Wood Johnson and Annie E. Casey Foundations, local philanthropy, and the state of Tennessee totaling over $10 million in annual funding. She is also responsible for developing services related to outreach efforts in critical health areas facing the local community, including primary care and mental health service access, integrated health/behavioral health, chronic medical conditions (diabetes, hypertension and cancer), and COVID-19 identified health disparities. As a native Memphian and longstanding leader in Community Engagement, she has established working relationships with community organizations serving children and families, and strong ties with community health, behavioral health, and social and human service providers across the county to assist with referrals for needed services. Hosts:Rob Gadomski, DO is the Deputy Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at Project Renewal, Inc and a graduate of the Columbia Public Psychiatry Fellowship. He works primarily with homeless and marginalized individuals in the New York City area. He went to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and completed his psychiatry residency training at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before moving to NYC, where he gathered an interest in working with homeless populations and individuals interacting with the criminal legal system.Angela Liu, MD is a fourth-year psychiatry resident and Chief Resident of Medical Education at Northwell Health - Zucker Hillside Hospital. After graduating residency, she will be joining the Columbia Public Psychiatry Fellowship. Social media content creator: Vishnu GhantasalaEditor:Daniel Ernesto Carvallo Ruiz Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guest speakers and are not representative of their employers or affiliated organizations.Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP).Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share!Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Guest: Dr. Thida Thant is a consultation-liaison psychiatrist and associate professor in the University of Colorado Department of Psychiatry where she is the director of the CL psychiatry service, the Psychiatric Consultation for the Medically Complex clinic, the Easy Consultation psychiatry access program and Program Director of the CL Psychiatry Fellowship. She completed undergrad at the University of Texas at Austin, attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston and completed her general adult psychiatry residency and CL fellowship at the University of Colorado. Her academic interests include marijuana and its impact on psychiatric practice, cannabis in medical education and comprehensivepsychiatric care for medically and neurologically complex patients. She has written about cannabis and psychiatric care in books such as Marijuana and Mental Health, Cannabis in Medicine and Cannabis in Psychiatric Practice and has published an AAMC MedEdPortal curriculum entitled "What You Need to Know About Cannabis: An Evidence-Based Crash Course for Mental Health Trainees." Host: Anish Dhamija, MD, MS is Board-Certified in both Psychiatry and Family Medicine, completing residency training at UC San Diego in 2022. He attended the Public Psychiatry Fellowship at Columbia University from 2022-2023 and also served as Clinical Director of the Crisis Team and 988 Headquarters in Westchester County, New York. His current position is as the Director of Behavioral Health at an FQHC by the border of San Diego and Mexico, where he works in an integrated care setting closely with primary care. He lives in San Diego with his wife and young child.Editor: Daniel Ernesto Carvallo Ruiz comes from Caracas, Venezuela, where he went to Medical School at “Universidad Central de Venezuela - Escuela José María Vargas”. This is where he learned how to truly help disadvantaged and marginalized populations as an MD. With this passion in mind, he was fortunate enough to work as a Research Assistant at Columbia University Department of Psychiatry, and to become a Member in Training of the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP), as well as one of the audio editors of their magnificent podcast - The Community Psychiatry Podcast! He is currently a Psychiatry Resident PGY-1 at BronxCare Health System - Mount Sinai,  a Residency Program that focuses on delivering individualized mental health support to some of the most underserved and underprivileged populations in the country, while receiving the best and most supportive, academic and comprehensive training as a Psychiatry Resident. After Residency, he wishes to apply everything that he has learned in this profoundly amazing program and continue being an advocate for mental health, serving marginalized, underserved and disadvantaged communities as a Leader in the fields of Adult Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry and Public Psychiatry. Social Media Content Creator: Pooja Jaiswal Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guest speakers and are not representative of their employers or affiliated organizations.Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP).Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share!Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Guest:Dr. Tony Carino, MD is a Street Psychiatrist in the Bronx where he provides psychiatric care to people experiencing homelessness. Dr. Carino is the Director of Psychiatry at Janian Medical Care and leads a team of 46 psychiatric practitioners who care for people experiencing homelessness at 86 NYC programs. Dr. Carino is on faculty at Columbia University Public Psychiatry Fellowship and teaches as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. He has served on the Board of Directors at the American Association of Community Psychiatry. Dr. Carino previously worked as the Associate Medical Director at Pathways to Housing. He completed his psychiatric and medical training at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Albert Einstein Montefiore Medical Center and Loyola University Medical Center.Host:Rob Gadomski, DO is the Deputy Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at Project Renewal, Inc and a graduate of the Columbia Public Psychiatry Fellowship. He works primarily with homeless and marginalized individuals in the New York City area. He went to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and completed his psychiatry residency training at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before moving to NYC, where he gathered an interest in working with homeless populations and individuals interacting with the criminal legal system.Podcast editor: Mike Zhang is a third year medical student. He was drawn to community psychiatry because it bridges clinical care with public health and social support, allowing him to work directly with underserved populations. Having lived in diverse places and having seen how community context shapes well-being, he values psychiatry’s potential to address mental health through connection and collaboration. He is especially interested in how preventive and rehabilitative services can improve long-term outcomes for individuals and families.Social media content creator: Poyani Bavishi Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guest speakers and are not representative of their employers or affiliated organizations.Learn more about the Community Psychiatry Certification Exam:https://www.communitypsychiatry.org/aacp-board-certificationCreated by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP).Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share!Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Guest:Dr. Mena Mirhom completed his adult psychiatry residency in BronxCare Hospital, followed by a Public Psychiatry Fellowship at Columbia University Medical Center. He is currently the Medical Director of Behavioral Health Services at Clara Maass Medical Center, part of the Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health system. Dr. Mirhom also serves as the Chief Wellbeing Officer for Athletes For Hope, a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting athletes with community service initiatives. Additionally, he is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University and a consultant for the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), where he supports the mental health needs of NBA players and staff.Host: Elise Kao is a first-year psychiatry resident and was a 2024-2025 Community Psychiatry Podcast Manager. Social media content creator: Pooja Jaiswal is a Community Psychiatry social media content creator and current fourth year medical student at NYITCOM Old Westbury.Podcast editor: Dr. Nisha Beard is a fourth year psychiatry resident. Dr. Beard was very intentional about looking for community programs while applying to psychiatry residency. The ability to not only treat patients with severe mental illness but also advocate for access to care has continued to fuel Dr. Beard’s passion for community psychiatry. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guest speakers and are not representative of their employers or affiliated organizations.Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP).Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share!Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Guest:Halimah Hamidu-Egiebor, MD, MS, MBA is a psychiatry and internal medicine resident physician at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and a host of The Community Psychiatry Podcast. She is passionate about integrated and collaborative care, community psychiatry, and advocating for mental wellness and systemic change.Host: Elise Kao is a first-year psychiatry resident and was a 2024-2025 Community Psychiatry Podcast Manager. Social Media Content Creator: Poyani BavishiEditor: Daniel Ernesto Carvallo Ruiz comes from Caracas, Venezuela, where he went to Medical School at “Universidad Central de Venezuela - Escuela José María Vargas”. This is where he learned how to truly help disadvantaged and marginalized populations as an MD.  With this passion in mind, he was fortunate enough to work as a Research Assistant at Columbia University Department of Psychiatry, and to become a Member in Training of the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP), as well as one of the audio editors of their magnificent podcast - The Community Psychiatry Podcast! He is currently a Psychiatry Resident PGY-1 at BronxCare Health System - Mount Sinai,  a Residency Program that focuses on delivering individualized mental health support to some of the most underserved and underprivileged populations in the country, while receiving the best and most supportive, academic and comprehensive training as a Psychiatry Resident. After residency, he wishes to apply everything that he has learned in this profoundly amazing program and continue being an advocate for mental health, serving marginalized, underserved and disadvantaged communities as a Leader in the fields of Adult Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, and Public Psychiatry. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guest speakers and are not representative of their employers or affiliated organizations.Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP).Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share!Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Guest: Emily Morse, DO, is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Iowa where she was first drawn to community-based care during her residency training. Her current clinical work spans a variety of settings which include outreach clinics embedded within local permanent supportive housing programs in partnership with Shelter House in Iowa City—an organization that provides comprehensive support services to help individuals move beyond homelessness. She also works as part of interdisciplinary teams that reach patients across Iowa, including one focused on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and another providing reproductive and perinatal mental health care. Along with her clinical work, she is active in medical education as a psychiatry clerkship co-director, and she enjoys working alongside residents and fellows while aiming to provide accessible, collaborative, and relationship-centered care. Host: Halimah Hamidu-Egiebor, MD, MS, MBA is a psychiatry and internal medicine resident physician at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and a host of The Community Psychiatry Podcast. She is passionate about integrated and collaborative care, community psychiatry, and advocating for mental wellness and systemic change.Social media content creator: Dr. Katherine J Valles is a physician with a background in psychiatry and clinical research, trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the NIH. They have published on trauma and geriatric psychiatry and have been active in frontline advocacy for survivors of violence.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guest speakers and are not representative of their employers or affiliated organizations.Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP).Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share!Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Dr. Byron Young hosts Dr. Karinn Glover on the Community Psychiatry Podcast to discuss her background, her work in community psychiatry, and the intertwining of empathy, ancestry, and black love in her practice. Dr. Glover shares her experience with various marginalized communities, her journey in integrating mental health within primary care, and the importance of justice in health. They explore themes of humanizing healthcare, the power of cultural identity in practice, and the challenges and rewards of leadership in the field.Guest: Karinn Glover, MD graduated from Howard University with a BA in History. Subsequently, she worked at Essence Magazine and as an Account Executive for Verizon. She followed her curiosity about medicine and ultimately attended SUNY Downstate College of Medicine and obtained an MPH from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. Currently Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. Glover teaches psychopharmacology and psychotherapy to Psychiatry and Family Medicine residents. Her career as a consultant and educator have informed her expertise in the fields of health equity, workplace mental health, and organizational success. www.drkarinn.comHost: Byron Young, MD  is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, as well as an emotional wellness program developer and consultant. He works primarily as a psychiatrist and psychiatric consultant with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health’s specialized foster care program. Dr. Young is passionate about being impactful in under-resourced and marginalized communities, particularly communities of color, in both his daily work with the LA County DMH and various community oriented projects. He primarily focuses on the intersection of mental health, social justice/racial justice, and the arts though his initiative DointItWell.org. He develops and consults on creative programs and initiatives to impact the collective emotional wellness of communities and organizations from a DEI lens. Editor: Chelsea Mathews is a medical student and research assistant. Social Media Content Creator: Poyani Bavishi, MD is a psychiatry resident.Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP).⁠⁠Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Listener Survey⁠⁠ | Follow, review, and share!Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Guest:Dr. Alexander McClanahan is a psychiatrist and mental health advocate specializing in community psychiatry, currently completing residency at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). As the Advocacy Chair for the South Carolina Psychiatric Association, Alex has advocated for a wide range of issues, including expanding access to mental healthcare and supporting evidence-informed policies for opioid use disorder. At MUSC, Alex has served as president of the housestaff, collaborating with administrators to enhance the resident training experience, and previously served on the institution's Medical Executive Committee. During his senior year, he established a clinic dedicated to treating individuals with treatment-resistant psychosis. He was recognized as MUSC’s "Resident of the Year" for the 2022-2023 academic year. Alex will continue his training next year as a public psychiatry fellow at Yale University.Host:Rob Gadomski, DO is the Deputy Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at Project Renewal, Inc and a graduate of the Columbia Public Psychiatry Fellowship. He works primarily with homeless and marginalized individuals in the New York City area. He went to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and completed his psychiatry residency training at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before moving to NYC, where he gathered an interest in working with homeless populations and individuals interacting with the criminal legal system.Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP).Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share!Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Guest:Rob Gadomski, DO is the Deputy Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at Project Renewal, Inc and a graduate of the Columbia Public Psychiatry Fellowship. He works primarily with homeless and marginalized individuals in the New York City area. He went to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and completed his psychiatry residency training at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before moving to NYC, where he gathered an interest in working with homeless populations and individuals interacting with the criminal legal system.Host:Elise Kao is a Community Psychiatry Podcast Manager and fourth-year medical student.Editor:Daniel E. Carvallo-Ruiz, MDCreated by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP).Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share!Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Dr. Sosunmolu Shoyinka is an award-winning psychiatrist, speaker and author, trained at Yale, Columbia, and NYU. Dr Shoyinka is Triple Board certified and holds an MBA from the Kelley School of Business. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania and a Fellow of the Philadelphia College of Physicians. He serves on the Board of the American Association for Community Psychiatry. Dr Shoyinka led the redesign of Philadelphia’s crisis system. This effort resulted in Philadelphia’s recognition by the Biden Administration as a model city for 988 implementation. Dr Shoyinka is the co-creator of the SMART Tool, which facilitates self-directed antiracism work within organizations. Dr Shoyinka is also co-creator of a patent-pending risk-stratification analytic software that facilitates population addiction treatment. Dr Shoyinka’s leadership expertise has been nationally recognized. In May 2022, he received a Special Presidential Commendation from the American Psychiatric Association. He has been recognized as Black Leader shaping the Future of Psychiatry and is a regular guest speaker at state and national conferences. Dr Shoyinka is married to Dr. Kemi Shoyinka. They live in the Greater Philadelphia area and are blessed with 3 wonderful children: Nimi, Nife and Nisimi.Purchase the Textbook of Community PsychiatryHost:Rob Gadomski, DO is the Deputy Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at Project Renewal, Inc and a graduate of the Columbia Public Psychiatry Fellowship. He works primarily with homeless and marginalized individuals in the New York City area. He went to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and completed his psychiatry residency training at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before moving to NYC, where he gathered an interest in working with homeless populations and individuals interacting with the criminal legal system.Editor:Chelsea Mathews is a third-year medical student.Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP).Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share!Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Julie Le, D.O. graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency training at UCSD's combined family medicine/psychiatry program. She has worked in a variety of settings including San Diego Hospice & Palliative Care, Neighborhood Healthcare community clinic, and Kaiser Permanente San Diego. She currently works at both UC San Diego Health and the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs doing integrated behavioral care, happily collaborating with fellow primary care and psychotherapy colleagues. Over the years, due to the increased demand and referrals for ADHD evaluations, she has developed much passion and interest in anything ADHD related. This rewarding work motivates her to continue working on increasing awareness and improving access for care of ADHD in adults.ADHD Resources:APSARD US Guidelines for Adults with ADHD: https://apsard.org/us-guidelines-for-adults-with-adhd/CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD): https://chadd.org/CADDRA (Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance): https://www.caddra.ca/Additude Magazine/ADHD experts podcast: https://www.additudemag.com/CCI (Centre for Clinical Interventions): https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself/procrastinationHost:Anish Dhamija, MD, MS is Board-Certified in both Psychiatry and Family Medicine, completing residency training at UC San Diego in 2022. He attended the Public Psychiatry Fellowship at Columbia University from 2022-2023 and also served as Clinical Director of the Crisis Team and 988 Headquarters in Westchester County, New York. His current position is as the Director of Behavioral Health at an FQHC by the border of San Diego and Mexico, where he works in an integrated care setting closely with primary care. He lives in San Diego with his wife and young child.Editor:Zoe Wyse is a third-year medical student.Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP).Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share!Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Akeem Marsh, M.D., DFAACAP is a nationally recognized expert on the link between trauma and disruptive behavior disorders, as well as the impact of racism and other biases in mental health treatment. Dr. Marsh currently serves as the Vice President of the Vincent J. Fontana Center for Child Protection and Medical Director of the Home for Integrated Behavioral Health, at The New York Foundling. He maintains  a faculty appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine and as a consultant member of the Verywell Mind Review Board.  Dr. Marsh is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) and serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the New York Council on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (NYCCAP), as well as on the Board of Directors for American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC). He has presented locally, nationally and internationally at numerous professional conference settings including the iHeart Radio/MWA Mental Wealth Expo and a Presidential Session at the 2022 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting by invitation. In January 2022, Dr. Marsh had published his seminal work that he co-edited, Not Just Bad Kids: The Adversity and Disruptive Behavior Link. In August 2023, Dr. Marsh was appointed by Mayor Eric Adams to serve on the city's firs-ever Juvenile Justice Advisory Board to advise and provide recommendations to the mayor, the City Council, and ACS on issues related to juvenile justice. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-akeem-nassor-marsh-md-dfaacap-200213aa/https://www.instagram.com/_doc_ak/https://x.com/_doc_akHost:Byron Young, MD  is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, as well as an emotional wellness program developer and consultant. He works primarily as a psychiatrist and psychiatric consultant with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health’s specialized foster care program. Dr. Young is passionate about being impactful in under-resourced and marginalized communities, particularly communities of color, in both his daily work with the LA County DMH and various community oriented projects. He primarily focuses on the intersection of mental health, social justice/racial justice, and the arts though his initiative DointItWell.org. He develops and consults on creative programs and initiatives to impact the collective emotional wellness of communities and organizations from a DEI lens.  Dr. Young has worked on program development and consulted for various organizations likeFOKUS,The Youth Opportunity Hub of New York-Presbyterian Hospital,Google’s Code Next program, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.  Dr Young has developed talks and moderated critical discourse around emotional wellness with many organizations including Sony Pictures, Netflix, Airbnb, Meetup.com, Factset, etc. and has done a ted style talk at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing national conference. Check out the free relaxation album Dr. Byron Young, MD Presents Pure Magic: A Hip Hop Relaxation Album by Primo Miguel. Instagram: @WeDoingItWellCreated by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP).Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share!Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Dr. Altha Jeanne Stewart is the Senior Associate Dean for Community Health Engagement, and Director of the Center for Youth Advocacy and Well-Being, and Director of the Division of Public and Community Psychiatry at University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). In her role as Senior Associate Dean for Community Health Engagement, she serves as PI/co-PI overseeing grants funded by HHS (SAMHSA, NIH, CDC and OMH), DOJ (OJJDP), Robert Wood Johnson and Annie E. Casey Foundations, local philanthropy, and the state of Tennessee totaling over $10 million in annual funding. She is also responsible for developing services related to outreach efforts in critical health areas facing the local community, including primary care and mental health service access, integrated health/behavioral health, chronic medical conditions (diabetes, hypertension and cancer), and COVID-19 identified health disparities. As a native Memphian and longstanding leader in Community Engagement, she has established working relationships with community organizations serving children and families, and strong ties with community health, behavioral health, and social and human service providers across the county to assist with referrals for needed services. She is President of the American Association for Community Psychiatry and a past President of the American Psychiatric Association, Association of Women Psychiatrists, the Black Psychiatrists of America and the American Psychiatric Foundation. Through these positions and others, she has long taken a leading national role on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in medicine and how discrimination and other social determinants affect a community’s health and wellbeing. At UTHSC she currently leads research initiatives to identify and address issues related to lack of knowledge and awareness about access to treatment for behavioral health and chronic medical conditions in persistent poverty populations and long-standing systemic health inequities which contribute to the poor health outcomes in these groups. She has co-edited two volumes of Psychiatric Clinics of North America: Workforce and Diversity in Psychiatry (2022) and Achieving Mental Health Equity (2020), as well as the book, Black Mental Health: Patients, Providers and Systems (2018). She co-authored a chapter in the 2022 edition of Textbook of Community Psychiatry titled “The Role of the Psychiatrist in Community Consultation and Collaboration”. Host: Angela Liu, MD is a third-year psychiatry resident and Chair of the APA Public Psychiatry Fellowship.  Editor: Zoe Wyse is a third-year medical student Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP). Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share! Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Dr. Brook Choulet, M.D., The Performance Psychiatrist™, is the founder and CEO of the Choulet Performance Psychiatry®, and President of the American Board of Sports and Performance Psychiatry, of which she is one of the seven founding members. With a focus on concierge Performance Psychiatry®, Dr. Choulet guides professionals, athletes, and their families towards unparalleled mental health and performance optimization by offering bespoke mental health care services for both adolescent and adult patients. She holds a Certificate of Additional Training in Sports Psychiatry from the International Society for Sports Psychiatry (ISSP) and is a preferred provider on the NBPA, NFLPA and MLBPA’s Mental Health Directories. Dr. Choulet's expertise has been pivotal in shaping mental resilience in sports at its highest level, and she worked for two seasons as a Consulting Team Psychiatrist for the NBA Phoenix Suns and WNBA Phoenix Mercury. Dr. Choulet is a regular contributor to Forbes SportsMoney and is a Forbes Health Advisory Board member who reviews and consults on Forbes Health articles. She also contributes her expertise to the American Psychiatric Association’s publications and Psychology Today’s Sports & Performance Psychiatry column. She also provides expert advice each month to local Arizona publications, including Paradise Valley City Lifestyle Magazine, Stroll Biltmore, Stroll Desert Mountain, and Stroll Paradise Valley, as part of her commitment to cultivating the mental health and well-being of her local community. Host: Dr. Mena Mirhom completed his adult psychiatry residency in BronxCare Hospital, followed by a Public Psychiatry Fellowship at Columbia University Medical Center. He is currently the Medical Director of Behavioral Health Services at Clara Maass Medical Center, part of the Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health system. Dr. Mirhom also serves as the Chief Wellbeing Officer for Athletes For Hope, a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting athletes with community service initiatives. Additionally, he is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University and a consultant for the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), where he supports the mental health needs of NBA players and staff. Editor: Daniel E. Carvallo-Ruiz, MD Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP). Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share! Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Episode Description: Dr. Kim Gordon-Achebe and Dr. Rob Gadomski discuss challenges faced by women of color. The discussion highlights the social determinants of health, resilience, and the inequities in professional settings that contribute to burnout among women of color. Dr. Gordon-Achebe outlines her current work as a health equity coach, emphasizing her healing-centered approach to overcoming burnout and fostering empowerment.  Time Stamps: 00:10 Introductions 06:16 Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Women of Color 09:03 The Concept of Resilience 16:31 Burnout and Emotional Exhaustion 27:41 Advice for Future Community Psychiatrists 30:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP). Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share! Guest: Dr. Kimberly Gordon-Achebe is a visionary leader, acclaimed community psychiatrist, and passionate advocate for health equity and social justice. As a double board-certified psychiatrist, specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry and CEO and Founder of BHETC (Bringing Health Equity Training and Consulting) to Communities of Color, she serves as a health equity consultant for community mental health and behavioral health organizations, and mindset coach, empowering Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color (BIWOC) leaders to redefine success and create healthier, more fulfilling lives. Her pioneering work has earned her prestigious awards and recognition, including the Jeanne Spurlock, M.D. Minority Fellowship Achievement Award, Distinguished Fellow designation from the American Psychiatric Association, and the Women’s Wellness through Equity and Leadership (WEL) Award. Through her dynamic leadership roles, transformative e-learning programs, engaging workshops, and personalized coaching, Dr. Gordon-Achebe equips BIWOC leaders with the tools and strategies to break free from societal barriers, overcome burnout and impostor syndrome, and unleash their full potential. Her extensive research and publications on the impact of discrimination on health disparities have significantly contributed to the discourse on mental health equity, shaping policies and practices in the field. With her unparalleled expertise, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to empowerment, Dr. Kimberly Gordon-Achebe serves as an inspirational guide and mentor for BIWOC leaders seeking to redefine success, dismantle systemic barriers, and live with true freedom and abundance. Her transformative approach combines cutting-edge psychological insights, cultural competence, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by BIWOC leaders, making her a sought-after expert in the field of mental health equity and leadership development. Learn more at https://drkimanswers.org/.  Host: Rob Gadomski, DO is the Deputy Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at Project Renewal, Inc and a graduate of the Columbia Public Psychiatry Fellowship in June 2022. He works primarily with homeless and marginalized individuals in the New York City area. He went to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and completed his psychiatry residency training at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before moving to NYC, where he gathered an interest in working with homeless populations and individuals interacting with the criminal legal system. Editor: Chelsea Mathews is a third-year medical student. Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Motivational Speaker Frederick Shegog and Dr. Jessica Isom discuss transformative rapport building using the liberation health model. They delve into the importance of trust, mutual respect, and a holistic approach to treating mental health, emphasizing social justice and culturally sensitive care. Frederick shares his personal journey with mental health and his experiences with systemic inequities. Time Stamps: 00:10 Introductions 00:53 Understanding Transformative Rapport Building 10:19 Building Strong Rapport in Mental Health Treatment 23:17 Effective Communication and Shared Decision-Making 32:29 Current Work and Closing Remarks Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP). Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share! Guest: Frederick Shegog is a man who knows all too well about the struggles of this world. In his early twenties, he watched his future dreams fade away as substance use disorder and mental illness took over his life. The next decade of his life would be a rough one, but not only would he come out better from it- he would devote his life to helping others overcome as well. Frederick’s journey included dumpster diving, panhandling, and battling alcohol abuse while experiencing homelessness. Today, Frederick Shegog has emerged as a successful college graduate and an inspiring public speaker dedicated to sharing his transformational journey to ignite change for marginalized populations. https://www.freddyshegog.com/ Social Media  A. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frederick-shegog-b35944187?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3Byt7l8D6nSu6eEsTe35kRug%3D%3D B. Twitter: https://twitter.com/freddyshegog?t=oCbSc3or8zLIMru7feFMcA&s=09 C. Instagram: https://instagram.com/themessagellc?igshid=NGExMmI2YTkyZg== Host: Jessica Isom MD, MPH, is a board-certified community psychiatrist, who practices clinically in the federally qualified health center Codman Square Health Center in Dorchester, Massachusetts. She is also involved in graduate medical education and health care workforce development in her role as a clinical instructor in the Yale University Department of Psychiatry, which has inspired many invited talks and workshops around social justice and health equity. Additionally, Dr. Isom is a physician-entrepreneur who owns the consulting business Vision for Equity LLC that focuses on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), antiracism, and racial equity. Editors: Zoe Wyse is a third-year medical student. Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Episode Description:  Dr. Matt Goldman and Dr. Rob Gadomski discuss key takeaways from the Crisis and Emergency Services chapter of the Textbook of Community Psychiatry including the role of crisis services, different roles that community psychiatrists can have in crisis services, and more! Timestamps: 00:10 Introductions 01:26 Definition of Crisis and Role of Crisis Services 08:10 Different Roles that Community Psychiatrists can have in Crisis Services 12:40 Variability of Crisis Services in Community Psychiatry 28:07 Final Thoughts Roadmap to the Ideal Crisis System Purchase the Textbook of Community Psychiatry Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP). Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share! Guest: Matthew L. Goldman, MD, MS, FAPA, is the Medical Director for the King County Crisis Care Centers Levy Implementation Plan, a voter-approved initiative to create five crisis centers, new residential treatment facilities, and workforce development programs across Seattle/King County. Prior to joining King County, he was the Medical Director for Comprehensive Crisis Services in the San Francisco Department of Public Health where he had direct clinical and administrative oversight of a crisis call center and adult and child mobile crisis teams, led planning for 988 implementation, and advised on the development of a new crisis stabilization unit. Dr. Goldman is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the University of Washington Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, he serves as a board member of the American Association of Community Psychiatry, and he serves on the National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s Medical Director Institute where he co-chairs a committee on crisis services. He is also a physician scientist, with over 40 academic publications, 3 book chapters, and multiple presentations at national meetings. He is currently studying mental health and substance use crisis services and suicide prevention in California, Arizona, Georgia, and Ohio, with grant funding from the National Institute of Mental Health (PI: R03) and others. From 2018-2019 he was a Policy Fellow in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration through the Health and Aging Policy Fellowship. He graduated from Pomona College and the UC Berkeley - UCSF Joint Medical Program, and he completed his residency and chief residency in psychiatry at Columbia University and the New York State Psychiatric Institute as well as the Public Psychiatry Fellowship at UCSF. Host: Rob Gadomski, DO is the Deputy Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at Project Renewal, Inc and a graduate of the Columbia Public Psychiatry Fellowship in June 2022. He works primarily with homeless and marginalized individuals in the New York City area. He went to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and completed his psychiatry residency training at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before moving to NYC, where he gathered an interest in working with homeless populations and individuals interacting with the criminal legal system. Editors: Daniel E. Carvallo-Ruiz, MD and Aldwin Soumare, DO  Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Episode Description:  Dr. Margie Balfour and Dr. Rob Gadomski discuss key takeaways from the Crisis and Emergency Services chapter of the Textbook of Community Psychiatry including the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, differences in crisis response by state, the role of law enforcement in managing mental health crises, and more! Timestamps: 00:10 Introductions 01:49 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 08:30 Components of the Ideal Mental Health Crisis System 14:31 Differences of Mental Health Crisis System by State 17:19 Law Enforcement Involvement in Mental Health Crisis 23:54 Measuring Success in Crisis Systems 33:29 Final Thoughts Roadmap to the Ideal Crisis System Purchase the Textbook of Community Psychiatry Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP). Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share! Guest: Margie Balfour, MD, PhD is a psychiatrist and national leader in crisis care, quality improvement, and law enforcement responses to behavioral health emergencies. She is Chief of Quality and Clinical Innovation at Connections Health Solutions and an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona. Dr. Balfour was named Doctor of the Year by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing for her leadership at the Crisis Response Center in Tucson, Arizona, and received the Sam Cochran Criminal Justice award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness for her work to help law enforcement better serve people with behavioral health needs. She co-authored Roadmap to the Ideal Crisis System: Essential Elements, Measurable Standards, and Best Practices, and her work on crisis outcome measurement has been cited as a national standard. Dr. Balfour is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and serves on the APA Council on Quality of Care. She has also served on the boards of the American Association for Community Psychiatry, American Association for Emergency Psychiatry, and numerous expert panels for SAMHSA, the DOJ, and others. A native of Monroe, Louisiana, Dr. Balfour received a BA in Biology at Johns Hopkins University and then her MD and PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Cincinnati. She completed residency and fellowship in Community Psychiatry at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Host: Rob Gadomski, DO is the Deputy Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at Project Renewal, Inc and a graduate of the Columbia Public Psychiatry Fellowship in June 2022. He works primarily with homeless and marginalized individuals in the New York City area. He went to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and completed his psychiatry residency training at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before moving to NYC, where he gathered an interest in working with homeless populations and individuals interacting with the criminal legal system. Editor: Daniel E. Carvallo-Ruiz, M.D. Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Dr. Joanna Fried and Dr. Brice Reynolds discuss Janian Medical Care, the Manhattan Outreach Consortium, the NYC311 app, their roles as homeless outreach psychiatrists in New York City, and more! Timestamps: 00:10 Introductions 00:46 Janian Medical Care 01:46 ACT and IMT Teams 03:02 Manhattan Outreach Consortium 10:20 Typical Week of a Homeless Outreach Psychiatrist 23:50 Advice for Trainees Janian Medical Care NYC311 App Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP). Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share! Guests: Joanna Fried, MD earned her M.D. at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed residency training at New York University Medical Center where she was a Chief Resident.  She completed fellowship training at Columbia University Public Psychiatry Fellowship and did her clinical placement with Janian/PPOH before joining PPOH as a staff psychiatrist in July 2010. She is a Medical Director for PPOH as well as Medical Director for the Manhattan Outreach Consortium.  Dr. Fried is a Clinical Instructor at New York University Medical School.  She provides psychiatric care to clients of street outreach teams in Manhattan. Brice Reynolds, MD is the Assistant Medical Director for Psychiatry at Janian, an NYC-based nonprofit group practice for psychiatry for the homeless. Through Janian, he practices psychiatry on the Harlem-based Goddard ACT team, shelter psychiatry based in Seafarers Safe Haven near Union Square, and street outreach with Breaking Ground as part of the Manhattan Outreach Consortium. He also leads residency recruitment, billing, and is part of the Janian leadership team. Dr. Reynolds was previously a Columbia Public Psychiatry Fellow and served as chief resident at The Mount Sinai Hospital. When he's not biking around the boroughs to meet with patients, he sometimes finds time to learn piano, practice improv comedy, and care for his family’s chickens. Host: Angela Liu, MD is a third-year psychiatry resident and Chair of the APA Public Psychiatry Fellowship.  Editor: Zoe Wyse is a third-year medical student. Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Judge Steve Leifman discusses the intersection of the criminal-legal system and mental health, advocates for systemic changes to reduce the criminalization of severe mental illness, and highlights diversion and treatment programs, including the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery. Timestamps: 00:10 Introductions 03:11 Mental Healthcare and the Criminal System 06:18 Crisis Intervention Teams 09:15 Diversion Programs 13:35 Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery 22:40 Final Thoughts Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery Judges and Psychiatrists Leadership Initiative Mental Health Professionals’ Guide to Their Role in the Criminal Justice System Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP). Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share! Guest: Judge Steve Leifman is the Associate Administrative Judge of the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division. He previously served as Special Advisor on Criminal Justice and Mental Health for the Supreme Court of Florida and currently chairs the Florida Supreme Court’s Steering Committee on Problem Solving Courts. Judge Leifman is the co-chair of the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Mental Health Committee and co-chair of the Judges and Psychiatrists Leadership Initiative. He serves on the Florida Statewide Task Force on Opioid Abuse, the Florida Drug Policy Advisory Council, and the National Institute on Drug Addiction’s (NIDA) Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network. Judge Leifman is a member of the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry (GAP), a Lecturer in Psychiatry at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and a Voluntary Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Judge Leifman was appointed to serve on the Conference of Chief Justices and Conference of State Court Administrators National Judicial Task Force to Examine State Courts Response to Mental Illness and the Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee (ISMICC) established by the 21st Century Cures Act. In 2015, Judge Leifman received the William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence. One of the nation’s highest judicial honors presented by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., the Rehnquist Award is presented annually to a state court judge who exemplifies judicial excellence, integrity, fairness, and professional ethics. Judge Leifman is also the first recipient to receive the Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Award for Judicial Excellence (2015). He was named a 2016 Governing Magazine Public Official of the Year. More recently, Judge Leifman was awarded the 2020 Dade County Bar Association (DCBA) David W. Dyer Professionalism Award, the 2018 Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health, the 2019 Yale-NAMI Mental Health Advocacy Award and a 2019 Presidential Commendation by the American Psychiatric Association. On October 22, 2023, Judge Leifman was bestowed the Papal Medal Benemerenti from Pope Francis by Archbishop Thomas Wenski for his work in the judicial system on behalf of people with mental illnesses. Judge Leifman has authored and published numerous articles and has been featured in many national and local television programs, radio programs, and articles regarding mental health and the criminal justice system. His most recent co-authored article was published in the Atlantic Magazine on May 30, 2022. Judge Leifman is the subject of the Documentary, The Definition of Insanity which aired nationally on PBS on April 14, 2020 - https://doifilm.com/ Host: Angela Liu, MD is a second-year psychiatry resident and APA Public Psychiatry Fellow.  Editor: Gabriel Allaf is a fourth-year medical student. Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Dr. Sarah Vinson discusses interpersonal and structural adultism, explores the implications of adultism on the social determinants of mental health and population mental health, and provides recommendations for community psychiatrists to help address the youth mental health crisis.  Timestamps: 00:10 Introductions 01:25 Overview of Adultism 03:51 Interpersonal vs Structural Adultism 08:44 Impacts on Youth Mental Health 13:40 Recommendations for Community Psychiatrists 17:42 Final Thoughts Social (In)Justice and Mental Health Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP). Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share! Guest: Sarah Y. Vinson, MD is a Triple Board Certified Child & Adolescent, Adult, and Forensic Psychiatrist and currently serves as the Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Morehouse School of Medicine. She is the founder of the Lorio Psych Group, an Atlanta, GA based mental health practice providing expert care and consultation.  Dr. Vinson is also the founder of Lorio Forensics, which provides consultation in a wide variety of cases in criminal, civil and family court cases.  After graduating from medical school at the University of Florida with Research Honors and as an Inductee in the Chapman Humanism Honors Society, she completed her general psychiatry training at Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School. While there, she also received specialized training in trauma through the Victims of Violence Program. She then returned to the South to complete fellowships in both child & adolescent and forensic psychiatry at Emory University School of Medicine. She has been elected and/or appointed to national and statewide office by her professional peers. She is the Past President of the Georgia Council on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the Treasurer of the Georgia Psychiatric Physicians Association. Additionally, she is an Advisor for the Judges Psychiatry Leadership Initiative.  She has been a speaker at national conferences including the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Meeting and The National Urban League Annual Meeting.. Dr. Vinson has received numerous awards in recognition of her service and leadership including the University of Florida College of Medicine Outstanding Young Alumna Award and the APA Jeanne Spurlock Minority Fellowship Alumna Achievement Award. Host: Angela Liu, MD is a second-year psychiatry resident and APA Public Psychiatry Fellow.  Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Dr. Rob Gadomski and Dr. Van Yu discuss key takeaways from the Housing First and the Role of Psychiatry in Supported Housing chapter of the Textbook of Community Psychiatry and more! Timestamps: 00:10 Introductions 02:00 Supportive Housing and Housing First 19:25 Experience Working in Supportive Housing 25:30 Managing Boundaries as a Community Psychiatrist 33:15 Final Thoughts Purchase the Textbook of Community Psychiatry Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP). Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share! Guest: Van Yu, MD is Chief Medical Officer of the Center Urban Community Services (CUCS) and its healthcare affiliate Janian Medical Care, which provides on-site psychiatric and primary care to people with lived experience of homelessness at outreach programs, drop-in centers, shelters, safe havens and supportive housing programs. Dr. Yu earned his medical degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1995 and completed residency training in psychiatry in 1999, including serving as a chief resident, at the New York University Medical Center. After completing residency, Dr. Yu was an Attending Psychiatrist in the Bellevue Hospital Center Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) for two years before becoming Assistant Director from April 2001 to March 2003. He joined the Project for Psychiatric Outreach to the Homeless, the precursor of Janian Medical Care, as a Staff Psychiatrist in April 2003. He also served as Medical Director of the Manhattan Outreach Consortium from 2007 to 2013. Dr. Yu is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the New York University School of Medicine where he has had a faculty appointment since 1998. Host: Rob Gadomski, DO is the Deputy Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at Project Renewal, Inc and a graduate of the Columbia Public Psychiatry Fellowship in June 2022. He works primarily with homeless and marginalized individuals in the New York City area. He went to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and completed his psychiatry residency training at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before moving to NYC, where he gathered an interest in working with homeless populations and individuals interacting with the criminal legal system. Editor: Zoe Wyse is a second-year medical student. Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Dr. Atasha Jordan discusses her journey in establishing the Christian Mental Health Initiative, her passion for improving mental health education in faith-based communities, and her recommendations for community psychiatrists to ask patients about their religious and spiritual preferences. Timestamps: 00:10 Introductions 01:58 Overview of the Christian Mental Health Initiative 08:34 Collaborating with Church Leaders 16:58 Future Directions 23:57 Discussing Faith with Patients 28:34 Key Takeaways Christian Mental Health Initiative: - Website: www.christianmentalhealthinitiative.org - Social media: @CMHIConnect (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, TikTok) Dr. Atasha Jordan: - Website: www.atashajordan.com - Social media: @atashajordan (Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest) - Social media: @dr.atasha (TikTok)  FICA and HOPE Assessment, Cultural Formulation Interview Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP). Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Other AACP Membership | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share! Guest: Dr. Atasha Jordan, MD, MBA is passionate about serving patients with mental health illnesses in the U.S. and the Caribbean. Dr. Jordan aims to highlight the important intersection of faith and mental health. Dr. Jordan is frequently featured at national and international academic conferences, Grand Rounds, Christian conferences, international news and radio, and more. She studies Mental Health First Aid as an evidence-based psychoeducation intervention for Black church attendees in Philadelphia. Dr. Jordan recently founded the 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian Mental Health Initiative to help churches address the mental health needs of their congregants. Dr. Jordan is an attending psychiatrist at Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ, where she splits her time between clinical psychiatry, medical school student teaching, and community-based participatory research in faith-based communities. Host: Angela Liu, MD is a second-year psychiatry resident and APA Public Psychiatry Fellow.  Editor: Aldwin Soumare, DO, MS Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Dr. Rob Gadomski and Dr. Monica Taylor-Desir discuss key takeaways from the Social and Political Determinants of Health and Mental Health chapter of the Textbook of Community Psychiatry and more! Timestamps: 00:10   Introductions 02:15   Social Determinants of Mental Health  12:05   Political Determinants of Mental Health  18:37   Different Forms of Advocacy 21:51   Advice for Trainees and Community Psychiatrists Purchase the Textbook of Community Psychiatry Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP). Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Other AACP Membership | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share! Guest: Monica Taylor-Desir, MD, MPH is a psychiatrist with the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN where she serves as a community psychiatrist for the Olmsted County Assertive Community Treatment Team, at the Southeast Regional Crisis Center and as the co-chair for the Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Committee for the Mayo Midwest Department of Psychiatry and Psychology. Prior to joining Mayo Clinic Dr. Taylor-Desir served as a community psychiatrist for tribal communities for 16 years. Dr. Taylor-Desir graduated from the University of Cincinnati College Of Medicine. She completed her psychiatry residency and a fellowship in community psychiatry at Emory University. Dr. Taylor-Desir is a member of the Health Equity and Racial Justice Committee of the Minnesota Psychiatric Society and also serves on the National Network of Depression Centers Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workgroup. Dr. Taylor-Desir also has the pleasure of serving as the secretary for the American Psychiatric Association Foundation Board. Host: Rob Gadomski, DO is the Deputy Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at Project Renewal, Inc and a graduate of the Columbia Public Psychiatry Fellowship in June 2022. He works primarily with homeless and marginalized individuals in the New York City area. He went to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and completed his psychiatry residency training at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before moving to NYC, where he gathered an interest in working with homeless populations and individuals interacting with the criminal legal system. Editor: Gabriel Allaf is a fourth-year medical student. Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Dr. Jeff Eisen describes his career path from a background in Business and Healthcare Operations to becoming the Chief Medical and Operating Officer for Behavioral Health at a large health system in Washington state and lessons learned along the way! Timestamps: 00:10 Introductions 03:00 Business and Healthcare Operations Training 09:40 Prior Careers in Community Psychiatry 16:47 Current Role as a Chief Medical and Operating Officer for Behavioral Health 28:10 Final Words of Advice Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP). Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Other AACP Membership | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share! Guest: Jeffrey Eisen, MD, MBA currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer of the Behavioral Health Network and Chief Operating Officer of Outpatient Services for the MultiCare Health System. In this role, Dr. Eisen leads the system-wide delivery of psychiatric services, which includes the development of a collaborative, coordinated system of behavioral healthcare across the region. In addition, Dr. Eisen holds a faculty position in the Department of Psychiatry at Oregon Health and Science University. Prior to MultiCare, Dr. Eisen served as the Chief Medical and Health Integration Officer of Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare, the largest provider of community-based mental health and substance use treatment services in the state of Oregon. Prior to these appointments, Dr. Eisen served as a full-time faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Eisen sat on the mental health advisory team and the opioid overdose epidemic task force for former Oregon Governor Kate Brown and was a consulting advisor to the mental health transformation team of California Governor Gavin Newsom. He is also the Past President of the Oregon Psychiatric Physicians Association, the state branch of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Eisen received his MD from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his postdoctoral residency in adult psychiatry at Cambridge Health Alliance and Harvard Medical School. He was a fellow in forensic psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts, affiliated with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health.  Dr. Eisen also holds an MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, with certification in Public Management. Host: Angela Liu, MD is a second-year psychiatry resident and APA Public Psychiatry Fellow.  Editor: Zoe Wyse is a second-year medical student. Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Dr. Rachel Talley and Dr. Rob Gadomski discuss the importance of community education, family psychoeducation, mental health education on social media, task-sharing, and more! Timestamps: 0:10 Introductions 01:40 What is Community Education? 03:40 Three Types of Community Education 13:10 Community Education Through an Equity Lens 28:55 Final Thoughts Purchase the Textbook of Community Psychiatry Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP). Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Other AACP Membership | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share! Guest: Rachel Talley, M.D. is Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn). She is Director of the UPenn Department of Psychiatry’s Fellowship in Community Psychiatry and Associate Program Director for the UPenn Department of Psychiatry’s adult psychiatry residency program. She also leads several equity-focused initiatives at UPenn, including the Spaces of Color program. She works clinically providing services for individuals with serious mental illness at Horizon House, Inc. Dr. Talley received her B.A. from Harvard University and her M.D. from Stanford University School of Medicine. She completed both her residency training in adult psychiatry and public psychiatry fellowship at Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute. She is a member of the Board of the American Association for Community Psychiatry and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing Medical Director Institute. She has been recognized for her teaching and leadership in community mental health, including receipt of the University of Pennsylvania Department of Psychiatry’s Albert Stunkard Faculty Recognition Award for the past three consecutive years (2021, 2022, 2023); and receipt of the 2021 Larry A. Real Award from the Montgomery County PA chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). She was also recently recognized as part of the inaugural 2023 cohort of Black Health Connect’s 40 under 40, which recognizes high achieving Black healthcare professionals across the diaspora who have demonstrated exemplary leadership, innovation, and dedication to the field. Host: Rob Gadomski, DO is the Deputy Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at Project Renewal, Inc and a graduate of the Columbia Public Psychiatry Fellowship in June 2022. He works primarily with homeless and marginalized individuals in the New York City area. He went to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and completed his psychiatry residency training at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before moving to NYC, where he gathered an interest in working with homeless populations and individuals interacting with the criminal legal system. Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Dr. Stephanie LeMelle and Dr. Angela Liu discuss public psychiatry fellowships, the benefits of fellowship training over getting a job straight out of residency, and the unique aspects of Columbia's Public Psychiatry Fellowship! Timestamps: 00:10 Introductions 00:57 Overview of Public Psychiatry Fellowships 07:24 Columbia's Public Psychiatry Fellowship 10:32 Finding the Right Fit 14:20 Benefit of Fellowship Over A Job Right After Residency 27:05 Final Words of Advice List of Public and Community Psychiatry Fellowships | Columbia's Public Psychiatry Fellowship Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP). Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Other AACP Membership | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share! Guest: Stephanie LeMelle, MD, MS is the Director of Public Psychiatry Education at Columbia University Dept of Psychiatry/ New York State Psychiatric Institute. She is also the Director of the Public Psychiatry fellowship. Dr LeMelle was Vice President of the American Association of Community Psychiatrist and continues on the board as a “Member at Large”. She is particularly interested in the treatment and care of people with serious mental illness and complex needs. Dr Le Melle has served as advisor and member on several committees and boards that focus on the interface between legal systems and mental health. Host: Angela Liu, MD is a second-year psychiatry resident and aspiring community psychiatrist.  Editor: Zoe Wyse is a second-year medical student. Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Dr. Gadomski and Dr. Baker discuss advocacy, empathy, and systems-based care in medical education! Timestamps: 00:10 Introductions 03:39 Healthcare Disparities and Medical Humanities 07:59 Empathy Cultivation in Medical Education 09:24 Teaching Systems of Care 17:27 Advocacy in Community Psychiatry 27:05 Final Thoughts Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP). Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Other AACP Membership | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share! Guest: Sarah E. Baker, M.D., M.A. serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW).  Dr. Baker holds a B.A. in History from Rice University, as well as an M.A. in Medical Humanities and an M.D. from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB).  Her graduate studies focused on the cultivation of empathy during medical training.  She completed her general psychiatry residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center.  During her residency, she was the recipient of the Group for Advancement of Psychiatry Fellowship, the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law’s Rappeport Fellowship, and the Association for Academic Psychiatry Fellowship Award, along with the Residency Education Committee Award for Excellence and the Outstanding Resident Contribution to Medical Student Education Award at UTSW.  After graduation, Dr. Baker then completed her forensic psychiatry fellowship at Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Baker currently serves as the Psychiatry Clerkship Director at UT Southwestern and leads the Mental Health, Policy, and Law concentration for the residency program. As a faculty member, she has won the UTSW Faculty Medical Student Education Award as well as the Association for Academic Psychiatry Early Career Development Award. Dr. Baker’s academic interests include forensic psychiatry, community psychiatry, advocacy, and medical education.  She is board certified in psychiatry and in forensic psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.​​ Host: Rob Gadomski, DO is the Deputy Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at Project Renewal, Inc and a graduate of the Columbia Public Psychiatry Fellowship in June 2022. He works primarily with homeless and marginalized individuals in the New York City area. He went to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and completed his psychiatry residency training at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before moving to NYC, where he gathered an interest in working with homeless populations and individuals interacting with the criminal legal system. Editor: Aldwin Soumare, DO Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Dr. Francis Lu and Dr. Jessica Isom discuss cultural competency in mental healthcare, mentorship, networking, cultivating relationships, and more! Timestamps: 00:10 Introductions 05:54 Importance of Mentorship and Networking 08:32   Cultural Competency in Mental Healthcare 18:13 Cultivating Relationships 22:33 Most Significant Accomplishments 27:24 Key Takeaways Personal Transformation Through an Encounter with Death: A Study of Akira Kurosawa’s Ikiru on its Fiftieth Anniversary by Francis G. Lu, MD Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP). Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Other AACP Membership | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share! Guest: Francis G. Lu, MD, is the Luke & Grace Kim Professor in Cultural Psychiatry, Emeritus, at the University of California, Davis. As a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), Dr. Lu has contributed to the areas of cultural psychiatry including the interface with religion and spirituality, psychiatric education, diversity and inclusion, mental health equity, and psychiatry and film. He has presented at every APA Annual Meeting since 1984. APA awarded him Special Presidential Commendations in both 2002 and 2016 for his contributions to cultural psychiatry, and in 2020, the APA Distinguished Service Award. In 2008, the Association for Academic Psychiatry awarded him its Lifetime Achievement in Education Award, and in 2020, the Society for the Study of Psychiatry and Culture awarded him its Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2021, the American College of Psychiatrists awarded him its Distinguished Service Award, the first Asian American to be so honored since the award was presented annually from 1965. He presents Grand Rounds on “DSM-5-TR Outline for Cultural Formulation and Cultural Formulation Interview: Tools for Culturally/Structurally Competent Care” as well as film seminars at Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA, and Door County Summer Institute, Egg Harbor, WI. Websites: www.francislumd.com and https://amazon.com/author/francislu. Host: Jessica Isom MD, MPH, is a board-certified community psychiatrist, who practices clinically in the federally qualified health center Codman Square Health Center in Dorchester, Massachusetts. She is also involved in graduate medical education and health care workforce development in her role as a clinical instructor in the Yale University Department of Psychiatry, which has inspired many invited talks and workshops around social justice and health equity. Additionally, Dr. Isom is a physician-entrepreneur who owns the consulting business Vision for Equity LLC that focuses on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), antiracism, and racial equity. Editor: Gabriel Allaf is a fourth-year medical student. Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Dr. Peter Chien and Dr. Michael Flaum discuss the Acute Recovery Center at the Hines Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital in Chicago, IL.  Timestamps: 00:25 Creation of the Acute Recovery Center 07:18 Managing Suicide Risk 11:55   Mental Health Recovery 20:45 Evidence-based Care Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP). Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Other AACP Membership | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share! Guests: Peter Chien MD, MA is community psychiatrist at the Edward Hines VA outside Chicago. He co-founded and directs the Acute Recovery Center designed to serve acutely symptomatic veterans who are suicidal in an outpatient setting. which was recognized as  a 2020 VA National Shark Tank Finalist. As a national VA Whole Health educator, he encourages how to promote a comprehensive sense of wellness for veterans in healthcare and within communities. He is additionally the Vice-President of the American Association for Community Psychiatry, with areas of expertise including public health psychiatry, prevention in mental health, social determinants of health, and the effects of climate change on health.  Michael Flaum, MD, is Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Iowa and the immediate past president of the American Association for Community Psychiatry. His work has focused on optimizing the quality, effectiveness and access to psychiatric services within publicly-funded settings. He has been an active member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) since 2011, working to promote the use of MI within mental health settings as a core communication style, as a means of advancing recovery-oriented, person-centered care, and more recently, as a potential antidote to clinician burnout. Editor: Zoe Wyse is a second-year medical student. Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Dr. Michael Flaum and Dr. Rob Gadomski discuss key takeaways from the Motivational Interviewing (MI) as a Core Communication Style chapter of the Textbook of Community Psychiatry and more! Timestamps: 00:25 Introductions 05:30 Paradoxical Effect of Coercion 08:10 Change Talk and Sustain Talk 11:39 The Power of Language 17:22 The 'Meta-Processes’ of MI 25:16 Advice to Trainees and Community Psychiatrists Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP). Purchase the Textbook of Community Psychiatry | Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change and Grow, 4th Edition by Miller and Rollnick | Effective Psychotherapists: Clinical Skills That Improve Client Outcomes by Miller and Moyers | Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Other AACP Membership | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share! Guest: Michael Flaum, MD, is Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Iowa and the immediate past president of the American Association for Community Psychiatry. His work has focused on optimizing the quality, effectiveness and access to psychiatric services within publicly-funded settings. He has been an active member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) since 2011, working to promote the use of MI within mental health settings as a core communication style, as a means of advancing recovery-oriented, person-centered care, and more recently, as a potential antidote to clinician burnout. Host: Rob Gadomski, DO is the Deputy Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at Project Renewal, Inc and a graduate of the Columbia Public Psychiatry Fellowship in June 2022. He works primarily with homeless and marginalized individuals in the New York City area. He went to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and completed his psychiatry residency training at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before moving to NYC, where he gathered an interest in working with homeless populations and individuals interacting with the criminal legal system. Editor: Aldwin Soumare, DO Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Dr. Sandy Steingard shares her journey to becoming the Editor-in-Chief of the Community Mental Health Journal (CMHJ), an overview of the journal, and more! Timestamps: 00:25 Introductions 06:10 Becoming Editor-in-Chief of the CMHJ 09:03 Aim and Scope of the CMHJ 14:20 Journal initiatives 18:30 Favorite journal articles 22:00 Call for medical student reviewers Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP). Community Mental Health Journal | Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Other AACP Membership | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share! Guest: Sandra Steingard, MD is Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine. She is editor-in-chief of Community Mental Health Journal, a member of the board of the American Association for Community Psychiatry, and both editor of and contributor to the book, Critical Psychiatry: Controversies and Clinical Implications published by Springer in 2019. In 2020, she retired as Chief Medical Officer of Howard Center, Burlington, Vermont. She currently works in a variety of settings in the public sector of Vermont’s mental health care system. Host: Angela Liu, MD is a first-year psychiatry resident and aspiring community psychiatrist.  Editor: Zoe Wyse is a first-year medical student. Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Dr. Jessica Isom shares her passion for health equity, lessons learned from her 1st job out of psychiatry residency, and more! Timestamps: 00:10   Introductions 01:24   Health equity 05:48   First job out of residency 10:21   Addressing isolation as an early career psychiatrist 16:45   Overcoming burnout as an early career psychiatrist 21:51   Becoming a physician entrepreneur Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP). Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Other AACP Membership | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share! Hosts: Jessica Isom MD, MPH, is a board-certified community psychiatrist, who practices clinically in the federally qualified health center Codman Square Health Center in Dorchester, Massachusetts. She is also involved in graduate medical education and health care workforce development in her role as a clinical instructor in the Yale University Department of Psychiatry, which has inspired many invited talks and workshops around social justice and health equity. Additionally, Dr. Isom is a physician-entrepreneur who owns the consulting business Vision for Equity LLC that focuses on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), antiracism, and racial equity. Angela Liu, MD is a first-year psychiatry resident and aspiring community psychiatrist.  Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Dr. Rob Gadomski and Dr. Hunter McQuistion discuss the new Textbook of Community Psychiatry, key takeaways from the Psychiatric Care for People Experiencing Homelessness Chapter, and more! Timestamps: 00:10   Introductions 03:23  How would you define a community psychiatrist? 06:33  Care for people who are unhoused or experiencing homelessness 11:05   Phasic model of work with homelessness 16:12   Importance of support and mentorship in community psychiatry 18:48  Overview of the new Textbook of Community Psychiatry Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP). Purchase the Textbook of Community Psychiatry | Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Other AACP Membership | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey | Follow, review, and share! Guest: Hunter L. McQuistion, MD is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at New York University (NYU) Grossman School of Medicine and senior attending psychiatrist at NYU Langone Health. He is medical director of the SAMHSA-funded Engagement, Treatment, and Recovery (EnTRy) Program at Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, which provides FQHC-based multidisci-plinary and recovery-oriented services to underserved Brooklyn residents experiencing serious mental health challenges. He recently completed a successful and satisfying stewardship as chief of psychiatry and behavioral health at NYC Health+Hospitals|Gouverneur. Among other roles in systems management and clinical policy, Dr. McQuistion has also served at a high level in the City of New York Department of Health & Mental Hygiene. As an academic community psychiatrist, he has focused much of his career on program development and scholarship concerning people who experience homelessness and mental illnesses, but has also turned energies to other underserved populations, including interest in efforts on racial and ethnic issues as related to clinical competencies. Spanning roles in advocacy, administration, epidemiological and services research, and education, Dr. McQuistion has published and presented widely. He offers program and educational consultation as well as providing direct clinical services. Dr. McQuistion is a past president of the American Association for Community Psychiatry, is recognized as an Exemplary Psychiatrist by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine, and a member of the Group for Advancement of Psychiatry. Host: Rob Gadomski, DO is the Deputy Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at Project Renewal, Inc and a graduate of the Columbia Public Psychiatry Fellowship in June 2022. He works primarily with homeless and marginalized individuals in the New York City area. He went to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and completed his psychiatry residency training at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before moving to NYC, where he gathered an interest in working with homeless populations and individuals interacting with the criminal legal system. Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5

Join us as we officially launch The Community Psychiatry Podcast! Make sure to subscribe, review, and share.  This monthly podcast for medical students, residents, fellows, and early career professionals will include interviews with community psychiatrists to learn about their career trajectories, conversations about recent articles from the Community Mental Health Journal, discussions of key concepts from the Textbook of Community Psychiatry, and more. The purpose of the podcast is to connect, educate, and inspire trainees and young community psychiatrists.  Created by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP). Free AACP Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows | Other AACP Membership | Instagram | Twitter | Listener Survey  Hosts: Jessica Isom MD, MPH, is a board-certified community psychiatrist, who practices clinically in the federally qualified health center Codman Square Health Center in Dorchester, Massachusetts. She is also involved in graduate medical education and health care workforce development in her role as a clinical instructor in the Yale University Department of Psychiatry, which has inspired many invited talks and workshops around social justice and health equity. Additionally, Dr. Isom is a physician-entrepreneur who owns the consulting business Vision for Equity LLC that focuses on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), antiracism, and racial equity. Rob Gadomski, DO is the Deputy Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at Project Renewal, Inc and a recent graduate of the Columbia Public Psychiatry Fellowship in June 2022. He works primarily with homeless and marginalized individuals in the New York City area. He went to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and completed his psychiatry residency training at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before moving to NYC, where he gathered an interest in working with homeless populations and individuals interacting with the criminal legal system. Angela Liu, MD is a first-year psychiatry resident and aspiring community psychiatrist.  Credit Attribution: Stock Media provided by StockAudios / Pond5