In this podcast episode, DCRO discusses empowering BIPOC voices in mental health and wellness. They explore the unique mental health challenges faced by BIPOC communities, emphasizing the need for culturally competent support networks. The conversation addresses barriers to accessing mental health care, such as systemic inequalities and stigma, and highlights the importance of promoting self-care practices that resonate with BIPOC individuals. The speakers call for societal change, better representation, and the active role of allies in creating a more inclusive mental health landscape. They stress the significance of community, advocacy, and culturally relevant self-care.

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In this episode of "Voices Unheard: Diversity in Clinical Trials and Unmet Needs," co-hosts LaShone O and co-host Abiel discuss the critical issue of health disparities affecting BIPOC communities. They highlight the importance of representation in clinical trials, especially during ADHD Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Month. The conversation covers prevalent health issues in major cities, including hypertension, diabetes, mental health disorders, and obesity. Abiel emphasizes the need for increased participation in clinical trials to improve health outcomes for these communities. The episode also provides resources for finding and participating in ongoing clinical trials.

A dynamic interview on diversity in clinical trials explores the critical importance of ensuring diverse representation among participants in medical research. It typically delves into various aspects, such as:

1. Rationale: Understanding why diversity in clinical trials matters, including how it affects the generalizability and effectiveness of medical treatments across different demographic groups.
2. Barriers: Discussing the barriers to diversity in clinical trials, such as lack of awareness, mistrust, cultural factors, accessibility issues, and socioeconomic disparities.
3. Strategies: Exploring strategies to enhance diversity, including community engagement, culturally sensitive recruitment methods, language accessibility, addressing historical injustices, and increasing representation among underrepresented groups.
4. Impact: Highlighting the potential impact of increased diversity on healthcare outcomes, equity in access to treatments, and advancing medical knowledge.

There's a very evident lack of diversity nearly 80 percent of the trials are made up of white participants from underrepresented and under-served groups in

clinical research Hispanics Latinos, African Americans, and lgbtqia they really should all

be included and encouraged to participate in clinical trials.

Conversation

Highlights:

Our discussion will kick off with a focus on your journey, allowing you to

Share insights into how you all arrived at the moment where you are today, your

vision, and anticipated impacts. While I'll guide the conversation, you are

free to steer it to ensure we cover any specific points that matter most to all

of you.

Questions

for the interview:

Please let me know if there are specific topics or questions you would like us to cover during the

interview. We want to ensure our conversation reflects

your expertise and provides valuable insights to our listeners.

Here Are the questions I will be asking you on the podcast:

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Underrepresentation in Research Findings

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Delayed

Detection of Health Disparities

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Trust and Representation

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Bonus question: Limited Access to Cutting-Edge Treatments

Introduction to the Podcast and First Guest, Dr. Devon Taylor.