Areas of discussion:
-Noticed MH treatments in hospitals were not standardized
-Standardizing MH treatments in hospitals with the power of positive reinforcement
-Challenging the bias of not putting yourself inside any “box”
-Decide what recharges your battery the best, and do that
-Identifying the things that don't make us tired or need a vacation from
Welcome back to A Mental Health Break! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe for weekly episodes and rate the show 5 stars to help others join our conversations!
Meet our Guest:
Alan Akira, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Mugen Psychiatry, serving patients in Chicago, IL. He aims to improve access to psychiatric care through clinical expertise, education, and healthcare management. As an Assistant Professor at Rush University Medical Center, he focuses on bridging the gap in psychiatric care.
Akira completed his education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of South Alabama, excelling academically and receiving awards for leadership and humanism. His residency at Rush University Medical Center included Emergency Psychiatry and Medical Student Education roles, earning recognition for his clinical and educational contributions.
He has received several awards, including the Roeske Award for Teaching from the APA in 2023. Akira also serves as an independent medical examiner for Cook County. With over 10,000 patient encounters in various settings, his therapeutic approach integrates existentialism, cognitive behavioral therapy, and logotherapy.
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