Mental Health Trailblazers: Psychiatric Nurses Speak Up

Indrias Kassaye, Minority Fellowship Program at the American Nurses Association
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Mental Health Trailblazers: Psychiatric Nurses Speak Up

The groundbreaking journeys of psychiatric and mental health nurses are featured in this podcast brought to you by the Minority Fellowship Program at the American Nurses Association. Follow these outstanding black, indigenous, and other nurses of color in their quest to meet the urgent and unmet needs of minority communities across America. Funding for this podcast was made possible (in part) by Grant# 1H79SM080386-04 from SAMHSA. The views expressed by the speakers and host do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. government.

  1. 50 Years: Reflect & Project!

    1 DAY AGO

    50 Years: Reflect & Project!

    In the season 4 finale of Mental Health Trailblazers, Psychiatric Nurses Speak Up! host Indrias Kassaye sits down with two pivotal figures behind the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) at the American Nurses Association: Janet Jackson, Project Director, and Samuel Suraphel, Digital Program Manager. Often working behind the scenes, Janet and Samuel are the program's driving force, tirelessly steering its mission to support psychiatric mental health nurses from underrepresented backgrounds and advance psychiatric mental health care for diverse communities.

    1h 1m
  2. Empowering Nurses: Immigration, Bias, and Mental Health

    28 OCT

    Empowering Nurses: Immigration, Bias, and Mental Health

    Dr. Giovanna de Oliveira, an alumna of the Minority Fellowship Program at the American Nurses Association and Associate Professor at the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies shares her journey from Peru to the U.S., where she discovered her passion for nursing, inspired by the compassionate care of Filipino nurses and her pediatrician father. Over her 28-year career, Dr. de Oliveira has evolved into a psychiatric mental health nurse scientist, deeply committed to addressing mental health disparities in underrepresented communities, particularly among Hispanic populations.

    42 min
  3. Healing Minds, Shaping Futures: AI, Legacy, and Health Equity

    14 OCT

    Healing Minds, Shaping Futures: AI, Legacy, and Health Equity

    Rashida Charles, PhD candidate at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, and doctoral fellow in the Minority Fellowship Program at the American Nurses Association shares her journey from a first-generation Haitian-American background to her role as a trailblazing nurse scientist, shedding light on how her community roots and lived experiences shape her passion for health equity, particularly for Black men and marginalized groups.

    42 min
  4. Representation, Resilience, and Reducing Workplace Violence in Healthcare

    30 SEPT

    Representation, Resilience, and Reducing Workplace Violence in Healthcare

    Dr. Thomas Sargent, a two-time Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) alumnus, whose journey from an unexpected nudge into nursing to becoming a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is nothing short of remarkable, shares his personal story of breaking through the barriers of a predominantly white, female-dominated profession as an African American male nurse practitioner. Dr. Sargent also opens up about the deeply personal connections he forms with patients, including Black men who find comfort and trust in seeing a provider who understands their unique experiences.

    47 min
  5. From China to Colorado: Mental Health Nursing, Racism, and Resilience

    16 SEPT

    From China to Colorado: Mental Health Nursing, Racism, and Resilience

    Alice Dressler, a doctoral fellow in the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP), shares her story of immigrating to the U.S. in 2017 and how her early life experiences, being born under China’s one-child policy and adopted as an infant, shaped her commitment to healthcare. Initially trained as a civil engineer, Alice decided to pursue nursing after witnessing the mental health struggles of patients and healthcare workers during the pandemic. Now working in Colorado, she serves low-income women and children from minority backgrounds, focusing on mental health care for those with significant trauma histories.

    41 min
  6. MFP/ANA at 50 – Alumni Shaping Legacy and Driving Mental Health Forward

    2 SEPT

    MFP/ANA at 50 – Alumni Shaping Legacy and Driving Mental Health Forward

    In this special episode, recorded during the MFP's 2024 Summer Intensive Training Institute in Washington, D.C., host Indrias Kassaye brings together an accomplished panel of MFP alumni to celebrate the program's 50-year legacy and explore the future of psychiatric and mental health care for underserved communities. Join us as Dr. John Lowe, Dr. Eugenia Millender, Dr. Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda, Dr. Mary Lou de Leon Siantz, Dr. Kalisha Bonds-Johnson, and Dr. LaKeetra Josey share their journeys, groundbreaking research, and the profound impact they’ve had on the lives of those they serve.

    1h 7m
  7. Healing Generations: Mental Health, Maternal Struggles, and the Power of Nursing Advocacy

    19 AUG

    Healing Generations: Mental Health, Maternal Struggles, and the Power of Nursing Advocacy

    As one of the earliest fellows of the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) at the American Nurses Association, Dr. Willa Doswell, a distinguished Associate Professor in the Department of Health Promotion and Development at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, shares her inspiring journey into psychiatric mental health nursing—a path she was drawn to by a profound experience that highlighted the critical importance of mental health care. Reflecting on 50 years of the MFP, Dr. Doswell discusses the evolving landscape of mental health care for communities of color, highlighting the persistent challenges and the program's significant impact in preparing nurses to address these issues.

    37 min
  8. From Scorpion Stings to Social Justice: Transforming Mental Health Nursing

    5 AUG

    From Scorpion Stings to Social Justice: Transforming Mental Health Nursing

    In this timely episode of Mental Health Trailblazers: Psychiatric Nurses Speak Up, host Indrias Kassaye chats with the dynamic Dr. Tanya Sorrell, a leader in psychiatric nursing and advocate for culturally inclusive health care. Dr. Sorrell dives into how the program is shaping the future of psychiatric nursing. Dr. Sorrell shares her incredible journey from being the only Black student in a Baton Rouge Gifted and Talented program to becoming a trailblazer in her field. She reveals how a life-changing encounter with a scorpion sting in Arizona led her to explore Mexican traditional medicine, ultimately transforming her approach to mental health care.

    47 min
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The groundbreaking journeys of psychiatric and mental health nurses are featured in this podcast brought to you by the Minority Fellowship Program at the American Nurses Association. Follow these outstanding black, indigenous, and other nurses of color in their quest to meet the urgent and unmet needs of minority communities across America. Funding for this podcast was made possible (in part) by Grant# 1H79SM080386-04 from SAMHSA. The views expressed by the speakers and host do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. government.

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