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Listen "E20 | Community Mental Health in Practice: Risks, Resources, and Realities"
Episode Synopsis
Taylor and Sarang welcome back Michael Hunter, President of Team Wellness Center, for a conversation that unpacks the complex realities of prescribing psychiatric medications, especially in under-resourced communities. The trio discusses how medication classes like antidepressants and antipsychotics carry both therapeutic benefits and significant metabolic risks, and why proactive lab monitoring and collaborative care are essential to good outcomes.
Michael shares firsthand insight from the Community Mental Health setting, where clients face layers of challenge: homelessness, untreated comorbidities, access barriers, and even shame around basic hygiene. The team explores systemic hurdles and bold solutions like Project Dignity, a pilot initiative aimed at restoring patient trust through small but meaningful gestures. At the heart of the episode is a clear call: effective care must be personalized, preventative, and unafraid to tackle the social determinants that influence mental and physical well-being.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Psychiatric Medications
00:43 Understanding Medication Classes
01:39 Metabolic Changes and Side Effects
03:51 Managing Comorbidities in Community Mental Health
05:41 The Importance of Coordination of Care
07:19 Challenges Faced by Underserved Populations
09:18 Funding and Resource Allocation
11:01 Barriers to Accessing Primary Care
12:25 Project Dignity: Addressing Dignity in Care
15:01 Food as Medicine
19:06 The Cost of Healthy Eating
22:00 Evaluating the Impact of Nutrition on Health
25:01 Challenges in Implementing Health Programs
Guest Links:
Team Wellness Center: https://teamwellnesscenter.com/
MI Healthy Mind: https://mihealthymind.com/watch-the-show/
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Show Notes:
Whether you’re dealing with mental health issues yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply curious about the human mind, ”The Pathway” is here for you. Tune in for friendly conversations, expert advice, and a dose of empathy. Let’s walk this path together, towards better mental health and well-being.
Michael shares firsthand insight from the Community Mental Health setting, where clients face layers of challenge: homelessness, untreated comorbidities, access barriers, and even shame around basic hygiene. The team explores systemic hurdles and bold solutions like Project Dignity, a pilot initiative aimed at restoring patient trust through small but meaningful gestures. At the heart of the episode is a clear call: effective care must be personalized, preventative, and unafraid to tackle the social determinants that influence mental and physical well-being.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Psychiatric Medications
00:43 Understanding Medication Classes
01:39 Metabolic Changes and Side Effects
03:51 Managing Comorbidities in Community Mental Health
05:41 The Importance of Coordination of Care
07:19 Challenges Faced by Underserved Populations
09:18 Funding and Resource Allocation
11:01 Barriers to Accessing Primary Care
12:25 Project Dignity: Addressing Dignity in Care
15:01 Food as Medicine
19:06 The Cost of Healthy Eating
22:00 Evaluating the Impact of Nutrition on Health
25:01 Challenges in Implementing Health Programs
Guest Links:
Team Wellness Center: https://teamwellnesscenter.com/
MI Healthy Mind: https://mihealthymind.com/watch-the-show/
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Show Notes:
Whether you’re dealing with mental health issues yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply curious about the human mind, ”The Pathway” is here for you. Tune in for friendly conversations, expert advice, and a dose of empathy. Let’s walk this path together, towards better mental health and well-being.
In God we trust