Practical Application of Wellness Strategies for Individuals in Underserved Communities with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Approximately 50 million United States adults are living with a mental illness, with 21 million having depression and 13 million with post-traumatic stress disorder.^1-4Minority individuals are among these prevalence statistics but are less likely to receive mental health care.⁵In commemorating National Minority Mental Health Month, join us on this webinar moderated by Miranda Fisher, PhD and featuring Ifeanyi M. Olele, DO, MBA, MS, where they will discuss the prevalence and impact of mental illness within the underserved communities, address the  clinical presentation of MDD & PTSD present in this population, and share practical wellness approaches to integrate and support the recovery journey for these individuals.

Ifeanyi Olele, DO, MBA, MS

Psychiatrist & CEO at Genesis Psychiatric Solutions, Washington DC & Genesis TMS and Wellness, Fairfax VA

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Ifeanyi M. Olele is a psychiatrist & CEO of Genesis Psychiatric Solutions in Washington D.C. He is a Board-Certified psychiatrist and completed his undergraduate studies in Psychobiology at the University of California Los-Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Olele received a medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) along with an MBA in Health Services Administration from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. He also earned a Master of Science degree in Medical Science from Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. Upon completion of medical school, Dr. Olele completed his psychiatry residency and served as Chief Resident in Larkin Community Hospital in Miami, Florida. Dr. Olele received training on maternal mental health at the Seleni Institute and cognitive behavior therapy at the Beck Institute.

Miranda Fisher, PhD (OPDC)

Medical Science Liaison

References

1. Mental Health of America. Quick Facts and Statistics About Mental Health. Quick Facts and Statistics About Mental Health | Mental Health America (mhanational.org). Accessed May 2024  

2. Lehavot K et al. Am J Pre Med. 2018;54(1), e1-e9.  

3. US Census Bureau. (2022). National Population by Characteristics: 2020-2022. Retrieved from https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-national-detail.html. (Data on file).   

4. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). How Common is PTSD in Adults? How Common is PTSD in Adults? – PTSD: National Center for PTSD (va.gov) . Accessed May 2024 

5. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. Statistics About Disparities in Mental Health Care. Statistics About Disparities in Mental Health Care – Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (dbsalliance.org). Accessed May 2024

Ilfeany M. Olele, DO, MBA, MS is a paid consultant of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.  

Miranda Fisher, PhD is a paid employee of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.