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Culturally Respectful Care: Integrating Equitable Depression Screening and Linkage to Care in Your Practice

Launch Date
10/10/2023
Credit Amount
0.75
Credit Expires
10/10/2025
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Faculty

Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH
(he/him/his)
Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry
Texas Tech Health Sciences Center School of Medicine – Permian Basin
Midland, TX
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH

Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, is a Clinical Professor in the department of Psychiatry at the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center School of Medicine – Permian Basin in Midland, Texas and in private practice in Austin, Texas. Dr. Jain attended medical school at the University of Calcutta in India. He received his Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the University of Texas School of Public Health in Houston, where he was awarded a National Institute/Center for Disease Control Competitive Traineeship. His research thesis focused on the impact of substance abuse.

Dr. Jain completed his residency in psychiatry at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in research psychiatry at the University of Texas Mental Sciences Institute in Houston. He was awarded the National Research Service Award in support of his postdoctoral fellowship.

Dr. Jain has been involved in over 100 research projects studying the effects of medications on short-term and long-term treatment of depression, anxiety, pain/mood overlap disorders, ADHD, and psychosis in adult and child/adolescent populations. He has presented at the World Psychiatric Congress held in Prague, and at Depression and Pain Forum meetings internationally. He is the author of 55 articles published in various journals and magazines, such as the Journal of Psychiatric Research and  Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, among others, and has presented over 25 original research posters at meetings such as the American Psychological Association (APA), the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP), the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), the U.S. Psychiatric Congress, and more. He has co-authored six books that range from patient education to cutting-edge neurobiologic findings in psychiatry and mental health. He serves on several advisory boards focusing on drug development and disease state education. He was also recently the Chair of the U.S. Psychiatric Congress, and for several years, has served as a member of the Steering Committee for U.S. Psychiatric Annual Congress. He is a recipient of the Public Citizen of the Year award from the National Association of Social Workers, Gulf Coast Chapter, in recognition of his community and peer education, and championing of mental health issues.

La-Toya Gaines, PsyD, LP
Owner and Founder, Family Matters Counseling and Psychological Services, Inc.
Southfield, MI
La-Toya Gaines, PsyD, LP

As a licensed psychologist, educator, speaker, and advocate, Dr. La-Toya Gaines is a leader in the mental health field. She has earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and her master’s and Doctor of Clinical Psychology at the Michigan School of Psychology. In addition to her educational accolades, she has over a decade of experience as a therapist serving adults, families, and children in addition to her experience as a professor and faculty member where she educates and supervises future clinicians, develops curricula, and helps shape the future of the field. In 2016, Dr. Gaines founded Family Matters Counseling and Psychological Services, Inc. in Southfield, Michigan where she specializes in child and family psychology, the self-esteem and self-confidence of young women, and the culturally unique emotional needs of Black women. “My greatest professional goal is to empower Black women to shed the weight of being a Strong Black Woman,” she states. Clinically, she provides culturally competent assessment and treatment. Additionally, as an advocate to empower Black women to center themselves, Dr. Gaines developed and delivers a 6-week workshop, webinar series, and speaking platform to help shed the Strong Black Woman narrative and provide the support and education to find their voice and pursue the lives they desire. Dr. Gaines is an experienced, introspective, and empathetic clinical psychologist who provides quality care and space for those that often go underserved and unheard. Her excellence in client care, social justice, and cultural competence makes her a leader and change agent in psychology and life.

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Statement of Need

According to the NIH, an estimated 21 million adults experienced at least one major depressive episode in 2020. Clinicians understand that female gender, social isolation, and disturbed family environment increase risk, but may not recognize presenting symptoms of depression in men, patients from racial/ethnic underserved communities, individuals with language barriers, or older adults. As a result, major depressive disorder (MDD) is under-diagnosed in Black, Hispanic, and other underserved populations. Administering the PHQ-9 assessment quickly, impersonally, and without cultural humility leads to under-diagnosis of MDD, as an individual’s cultural preferences and health literacy are not taken into account.

During this educational presentation, expert clinical faculty will share equitable depression screening tools, including assessments designed for pediatric, geriatric, and postpartum patients, and those with bipolar disorder. Faculty will discuss clinical examples to illustrate culturally humble depression screening tool selection and application to reduce disparities in screening.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify disparities in depression screening and care, particularly for underserved communities.
  • Integrate equitable depression screening into clinical practice.

Financial Support

This program is supported by an independent medical education grant from CVS Health.

Target Audience

Physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), nurses, physician associates (PAs), pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians within the CVS Health System

Credit Information

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Nurses (ANCC) 0.75

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Pharmacists/Pharmacy Tech (ACPE) 0.75

This application-based activity is approved for 0.75 contact hour (0.075 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy credit.
Activity UAN: Pharmacist JA0007185-0000-23-114-H01-P
Technician JA0007185-0000-23-114-H01-T

ABIM MOC 0.75

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Royal College MOC

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Disclosure Declaration

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Dr. Jain reports the following financial relationships:

Advisory Board: Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Alkermes; Corium, Inc.; Eisai Inc.; Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Lilly; Lundbeck; Merck & Co., Inc.; Neos Therapeutics, Inc.; Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.; Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.; Pamlab; Pfizer Inc.; Sage Therapeutics, Inc.; Shire Pharmaceuticals; Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.; Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.; and Usona Institute

Consultant: AbbVie Inc. (Allergan); Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Alfasigma USA, Inc.; Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.; Biogen; Boehringer Ingleheim; Corium, Inc.; Cingulate; Eisai Inc.; Evidera; Impel Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Lilly; Lundbeck; Merck & Co., Inc.; Neos Therapeutics, Inc.; Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.; Osmotica Pharmaceuticals; Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.; Pamlab; Pfizer Inc.; Sage Therapeutics, Inc; Shire Pharmaceuticals; Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.; Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.; and Transcend Therapeutics

Research Support: AbbVie Inc. (Allergan); Lilly; Lundbeck; Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.; Pfizer Inc.; Shire Pharmaceuticals; and Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

Speakers Bureau: AbbVie Inc. (Allergan); Alkermes; Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.; Corium, Inc.; Eisai Inc.; Indivior; Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.; Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Lilly; Lundbeck; Merck & Co., Inc.; Neos Therapeutics, Inc.; Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.; Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.; Pamlab; Pfizer Inc.; Shire Pharmaceuticals; Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.; Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.; and Tris Pharma, Inc.

Dr. Gaines reports no financial relationships to disclose.

Disclosures were obtained from the following peer reviewer and CME Outfitters, LLC, staff, with no disclosures to report:

  • Joshua Caballero, PharmD, BCPP, FCCP (peer reviewer)
  • Morgan Stockberger, MD (planning committee)
  • Jessica Whelan, DNP, APRN, FPMHNP-BC, RN-BC (planning committee)
  • Susan H. Yarbrough, CHCP (planning committee)
  • Sandra Caballero, PharmD (planning committee)
  • Sharon Tordoff (planning committee)

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Culturally Respectful Care: Integrating Equitable Depression Screening and Linkage to Care in Your Practice
Event Date: 10/10/2023
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