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Live Q&A: Take Action: Addressing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Mental Health Care

Launch Date
10/23/2024 at 12:00 pm EST
Credit Amount
0.5
Credit Expires
10/23/2024

Faculty

Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH
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.

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Statement of Need

Disparities in mental health diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes significantly affect racial, ethnic, and LGBTQIA+ groups. These populations face barriers such as lower diagnosis rates, inadequate treatment, and poorer outcomes compared to their White, non-LGBTQIA+ counterparts. For instance, Latine patients use mental health care at half the rate of non-Hispanic White patients, and over half of LGBTQIA+ youth who need mental health care do not receive it. Addressing these barriers is critical for improving mental health equity.

In this CME Outfitters live Q&A, expert faculty will answer questions about enhancing mental health care for underserved populations. Focus will be placed on understanding and mitigating the impact of social drivers of health (SDoH), integrating holistic treatment strategies, and employing team-based approaches. Learners will gain tools to improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes for racial, ethnic, and LGBTQIA+ groups, fostering equitable mental health care delivery.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to better:

  • Identify racial and ethnic disparities in the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of patients with mental health disorders
  • As a member of the health care team, implement actionable, collaborative strategies to improve health equity

Financial Support

Supported by an educational grant provided by Johnson & Johnson.

Target Audience

Primary care or emergency physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, social workers, case managers, physician associates (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs), nurses, pharmacists, front office staff and administrators, finance staff, executives, support staff, and patients

Credit Information

Jointly Accredited Provider

In support of improving patient care, CME Outfitters, LLC, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians (ACCME) 0.5

CME Outfitters, LLC, designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacists (ACPE) 0.5

This application-based activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours (0.05 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy credit (JA0007185-0000-24-072-L01-P).

Nurses (ANCC) 0.5

This activity is designated for 0.50 contact hours.

California Residents: This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. CME Outfitters, LLC’s provider number is CEP15510.

Interprofessional (IPCE) 0.5

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 0.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education Credit for learning and change.

Physician Assistants (AAPA): 0.5

CME Outfitters, LLC, has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Disclosure Declaration

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.; Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Alfasigma USA, Inc.; Alkermes; Almatica Pharma, LLC; 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; Sumitomo Corporation; Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.; Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.; Transcend Therapeutics; and Viatris Inc.

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

Speakers Bureau: AbbVie Inc. (Allergan); Alkermes; Almatica Pharma, LLC; 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.; Tris Pharma, Inc.; and Viatris Inc.

The following individuals have no financial relationships to disclose: 

Thomas Mitchell, MSW (Planning Committee)
Keshia Pitt, PhD (Planning Committee)
Jessica Whelan, DNP, APRN, FPMHNP-BC, RN-BC (Planning Committee)
Scott J. Hershman, MD, FACEHP, CHCP (Planning Committee)
Sandra Caballero, PharmD (Planning Committee)
Sharon Tordoff (Planning Committee)

Obtaining Credit

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Live Q&A: Take Action: Addressing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Mental Health Care
Event Date: 10/23/2024 at 12:00 pm EST
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