American Nurses Association Launches a Podcast.
American Nurses Association (ANA) is pleased to announce the inaugural season of Mental Health Trailblazers: Psychiatric Nurses Speak Up! Podcast. The 15-episode season, hosted by MFP/ANA Communications Manager Indrias Kassaye, presents current and alumni fellows, and shines a light on their groundbreaking work to address mental health disparities and improve health outcomes for marginalized communities in America and around the world. These intimate conversations document the successful pathways forged by several generations of nurse scientists. Guests share their insights on a wide range of psychiatric and mental health related issues including: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on marginalized communities; challenges and opportunities for men in nursing; technology and adolescent mental health; the politics of successful grant writing; and strategies for harnessing research to influence policy for better health outcomes (among many others). Guests from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, share their personal journeys into the world of psychiatric and mental health nurse science. From retiring alumni who have achieved leading positions in their respective academic institutions to rising stars making their mark in cutting edge research, these stories affirm the value and contributions of the SAMHSA MFP to the well-being of American society. They also serve as important testimonials that will inspire new generations of psychiatric and mental health nurse scientists and other behavioral health professionals. The complete season of Mental Health Trailblazers: Psychiatric Nurses Speak Up! is accessible through most podcast hosting platforms and on the ANA/MFP website.