In this enlightening interview between Dr. Mark Gold and Dr. Sarah Vinson, they discuss Dr. Vinson’s remarkable journey to becoming the youngest chairman in a psychiatry department in the United States. She shares her experiences from growing up in rural Florida and her evolution from aspiring pediatrician to a leader in child and adolescent psychiatry, specifically focusing on trauma and forensic mental health. Throughout the conversation, they delve into significant topics such as the impact of race on mental health assessments, the importance of culturally informed care, and the necessity for mental health professionals to understand the community dynamics that influence their patients. Dr. Vinson also emphasizes the need for diversity within medical teams and the critical role of understanding social determinants of health to improve patient outcomes. The discussion highlights societal challenges while maintaining a hopeful outlook on the future of mental health practice in under-served communities.

GUEST: Sarah Vinson, MD: Dr. Sarah Y. Vinson is a triple board certified physician who specializes in adult, child & adolescent, and forensic psychiatry. Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Morehouse School of Medicine, Founder and Principal Consultant – Lorio Forensics.

HOST: Mark S. Gold, MD, DFASAM, DFLAPA: Dr. Gold is a world-renowned expert on addiction-related diseases and has worked for 50+ years developing models for understanding the effects of opioids, tobacco, cocaine, and other drugs, as well as food, on the brain and behavior. He is professor (neuroscience), chief, Dizney distinguished professor, chairman (psychiatry), University of Florida College of Medicine, emeritus eminent scholar, and 17th U.F. distinguished alumni professor. He is also an adjunct professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO.

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