18 Across the Divide: Building Bridges between Primary Care and Community Mental Health Providers with Dr. Zakia Alavi

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughtsIn this episode, I invite Dr. Zakia Alavi, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and an assistant professor at Michigan State University who teaches medical students about the integration between basic and clinical sciences to the podcast. She has been providing psychiatric services to underprivileged children in Jackson, Michigan, and has published many peer-reviewed articles on psychopharmacology and polypharmacy.Let’s listen to Dr. Alavi and learn more about building bridges between primary care and community mental health providers![00:01 - 06:02] Opening SegmentWelcoming today's guest, Dr. Zakia AlaviHer path to child and adolescent psychiatryTouching one generation with one child[06:03 - 16:12] Convincing Families A supportive community mental health systemHow to convince “professional” families to treat mental healthBuilding a two-way communication with children[16:13 - 25:35] Building Networks and RelationshipsPrimary care providers shouldn’t go beyond their comfort levelFind out whyHow can physicians make a change within their systems? The importance of network- and relationship-building [25:36 - 32:09] Creating a Safe Space for ChildrenTrust and comfort among children as priorities Mental health stigma during and after the COVID-19 pandemic[32:10 - 41:53] Closing SegmentDr. Alavi’s parting wordsTrust the patients moreFinal TakeawaysConnect with child psychiatristThe importance of humility among child psychiatristsSupportive systems in the community mental health worldBuilding relationships and work on a team Trust the system and the patient moreSometimes, it’s better to not do anything Tweetable Quotes:“If I can touch one life, one child, that’s like a whole generation. You can affect so many people by just touching one child’s life” - Dr. Zakia Alavi“Remember that you work in a community. You’re not in a silo.” - Dr. Zakia AlaviResources Mentioned:Michigan Child Care CollaborativeEp. 13: Psychiatric Consultation: The Doctor is In!National Network of Child Psychiatry Access ProgramsUnderstanding the Use of Psychotropic Medications in the Child Welfare System: Causes, Consequences, and Proposed SolutionsWhen stimulants “fail” for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderIf you’d like to connect with Dr. Alavi, email [email protected]. Also, visit https://raind.msu.edu/ to learn more about his space.If you’d like to connect with me, you can find me at LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter or email me at [email protected]. To learn...

Fecha de Publicación: 6 de enero de 2021

Duración: 41 min