Mental health

Hear from Steering Committee member Daniel Pace about how gratifying it is to see discussions turn into opportunities to impact mental health.

Hear from Certified PA Tajuana Lordeus about why PAs make wonderful psychiatric providers. Curiosity is a key ingredient.

Hear from Certified PA Julie Thomas about the importance of destigmatizing mental health and integrating it in primary care.

Hear from Certified PA Rebecca DePalma about what she finds rewarding about advocating for mental health in her practice.

Hear from Certified PA Adrienne Colabuno why mental health should be treated just like any other medical condition.

Hear from Certified PA Jody Vulk when she learned that mental health issues are common and treatable, clearing her mind for patient care.

Hear PA student (now Certified PA) Hwal Lee share the benefits of good student mental health from studying to coping with the normal stresses of life.

Certified PA Grace Yrizarry reminds all PAs of the opportunity to be open and aware when a patient shares mental health concerns.

Hear Certified PA Jessica Tabb explain how she teaches students to help patients connect their mental health with their physical health.

Hear Certified PA Melodie Kolmetz explain how she had to become comfortable discussing mental health in her primary care practice.