Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea on the impact of racism in the mental healthcare community with special guest, Dr. Gonzalo Gonzalez. As we know, the effects of racism are not confined to patients alone--but also impacts mental health professionals and researchers. During this episode, Dr. Gonzalez will highlight a recent webinar featuring himself and Dr. Napoleon Higgins where they discussed barriers that healthcare professionals experience, including BIPOC and other marginalized groups. Dr. Gonzalez will also discuss his personal experience with racism, where we’ve been, where we are currently, and strategies the health care and research communities are implementing to address some of these challenges. Dr. Gonzalez currently is a Nephrology Clinical & Scientific Liaison in Medical Affairs at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. He most recently served as a COVID-19 Medical & Scientific Expert for the CDC Foundation and was a leader for Prevention & Control at the City of Detroit Health Department. Featuring: • Gonzalo Gonzalez, DNP, APRN, NP-C Nephrology Clinical & Scientific Liaison, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. • Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD; Clinical & Scientific Liaison, OPDC • Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP; Clinical & Scientific Liaison, OPDC Links: PsychU - The Effects Of Racism On The Mental Healthcare Community: How Marginalized Patients & Providers Are Impacted: https://psychu.org/the-effects-of-racism-on-the-mental-healthcare-community-how-marginalized-patients-providers-are-impacted/ PsychU - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: https://bit.ly/3QC4KJZ PsychU - Impact & Trauma Of Racism: https://bit.ly/3phceqc PsychU - Lifespan Impact Of Racism-Related Stress: https://bit.ly/3AhPFHY PsychU - Intergenerational Effects Of Racism: https://bit.ly/3w0ndrI PsychU - The 12 Steps To Inclusivity In Mental Health Services Infographic: https://bit.ly/3zSAXGf PsychU - Call To Action: The Need For Stigma Awareness In Healthcare Professional Education: https://bit.ly/3dludsF Suicide & Black Americans: Statistics, Faith, & Contextual Competence: https://bit.ly/3pgoJSO PsychU - Spotlight On Minority Mental Health Month: A Conversation With Dr. Napoleon B. Higgins Jr.: https://bit.ly/3BYr5x5 Amica Simmons-Yon, Alyssa Peckham, and Gonzalo Gonzalez are employees of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. PsychU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC), Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI), and Lundbeck, LLC – committed supporters of the mental health treatment community. The opinions expressed by PsychU’s contributors are their own and are not endorsed or recommended by PsychU or its sponsors. The information provided through PsychU is intended for the educational benefit of mental health care professionals and others who support mental health care. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis. Health care professionals should use their independent medical judgement when reviewing PsychU's educational resources. Users seeking medical advice should consult with a health care professional. No CME or CEU credits are available through any of the resources provided by PsychU. Some of the contributors may be paid consultants for OPDC, OAPI, and / or Lundbeck, LLC.