The Doctor Who Calls Your Family - with Dr. Vivi Nguyen

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Nguyen, a clinical pharmacist at Wynn Medical Center, who is improving mental healthcare for the Vietnamese community in Los Angeles. In this interview, Dr. Nguyen shares her unique journey from being her mother's medical translator in Germany to becoming a trailblazer in culturally-sensitive mental health treatment.🌟 What You'll Discover: • How cultural barriers impact mental health treatment in immigrant communities • The innovative collaborative care model between pharmacists and physicians • Real patient success stories • Why representation matters in mental healthcare • The exciting future of Vietnamese mental health servicesDr. Nguyen’s story demonstrates the profound impact one person can make when they combine professional expertise with cultural understanding and genuine compassion. Her work is breaking down generational stigmas and creating new pathways for healing in under-resourced communities.🔗 Learn More About Our Interview Series: Visit www.tntopenmindinsights.org for more inspiring conversations with healthcare innovators and community leaders making a difference in mental health.📋 TIMESTAMPED CHAPTERS:0:00 - Introduction & Welcome 0:41 - Meet Vivi: Background & Current Role 1:55 - What Does a Clinical Pharmacist Do? 3:19 - Personal Journey: From Germany to Healthcare 4:37 - The Inspiration Behind Her Career Choice 6:49 - Why the T&T Addiction Medicine Fellowship? 8:01 - Current Knowledge Base & Training Others 9:36 - Common Conditions & Cultural Barriers 12:53 - The Art of Asking the Right Questions 14:00 - Independent Patient Care Model 15:43 - Training & Mentorship Approach 17:41 - Success Stories: Connecting Families 21:04 - Future Plans: Opening a Mental Health Clinic 22:34 - The Search for Vietnamese Mental Health Providers 23:56 - Cultural Stigma: Breaking Down Barriers 26:36 - Generational Change in Mental Health Dialogue 27:44 - Being a Change Maker in the Community 29:44 - How to Connect with Vivi & Wynn Medical CenterInterview recorded on March 21, 2025🎯 Perfect for: • Mental health professionals • Healthcare practitioners • Community leaders • Anyone interested in culturally-competent care • Those working with immigrant communities#MentalHealth #CulturalCompetency #Pharmacy #VietnameseCommunity #HealthcareInnovation #TNTOpenMindInsights #PrimaryCare #MentalHealthStigma #CommunityHealth #HealthcareLeadership Subscribe to TNT Open Mind Insights - Mental Health Interview Series on Soundwise