Why You Should Listen:

If you care about the mental health of young people, families, or underserved communities—or you're a nurse, student, or health professional wondering how to make real impact—this episode is your guide for purpose-driven practice.

Dr. Audrey Strock’s story is not just inspiring; it’s deeply instructive. She shows us what it looks like to turn lived adversity into advocacy, how to build a mental health practice rooted in empathy and excellence, and why culturally responsive, trauma-informed care is not a trend—it’s a necessity.

Listeners will walk away with:

• Hope: That meaningful change is possible—even in under-resourced settings.
• Insight: Into what’s broken in our systems, and what’s working on the ground.
• Fuel: To be bold, bring your full self to the table, and nurse the future.

Nurses can earn free CNE credits for listening—details coming at the end of the season!

Learn more about Dr. Audrey Strock at https://emfp.org/mfp-fellows/audrey-strock

Through dynamic conversations with visionary psychiatric nurses, we’ll explore:

• The rising mental health challenges facing young people and their caregivers
• Bold, culturally responsive strategies to close care gaps
• The pioneering role of psychiatric nurses leading transformative change

Plus: Nurses can earn FREE Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits just by listening.

Subscribe now at emfp.org, follow us on YouTube @mfpana, and join us as we reimagine what mental health care can—and should—be.

Bold voices. Big ideas. Real impact.

In the season 4 finale of Mental Health Trailblazers, Psychiatric Nurses Speak Up! host Indrias Kassaye sits down with two pivotal figures behind the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) at the American Nurses Association: Janet Jackson, Project Director, and Samuel Suraphel, Digital Program Manager. Often working behind the scenes, Janet and Samuel are the program's driving force, tirelessly steering its mission to support psychiatric mental health nurses from underrepresented backgrounds and advance psychiatric mental health care for diverse communities.

Throughout this engaging and heartfelt conversation, Janet reflects on the personal stories that connected her to MFP’s mission and shares how she helped transform the program from a state of disarray to a thriving support system for behavioral health nurses. Samuel offers his unique insights into the program’s evolution, highlighting the growing interest among young nurses in psychiatric mental health and the shift in perceptions within the field. Together, they celebrate MFP’s achievements and lay out an ambitious vision for the future, including expanding outreach to high schools, building career pathways, and enhancing digital engagement to reach broader audiences.

Join us for this inspiring episode that not only honors the MFP’s remarkable 50-year legacy but also looks ahead with optimism to the next generation of mental health care providers. As Janet, Samuel, and Indrias celebrate this milestone, they leave us with a powerful reminder: mental health care is essential, and the mission continues.

Listen in to this uplifting conversation and discover the dedication, heart, and leadership propelling MFP’s mission forward.

Free CNE Credits available for listening! Don’t miss this chance to earn continuing education credits while learning from influential voices in nursing today. Tune in to this and all episodes of season 4, celebrating “50 Years: Reflect & Project!” and the lasting impact of the SAMHA Minority Fellowship Program at the American Nurses Association.

CNE information:

An email will be sent to you at a later date with instructions on how to claim CNE credit.

The American Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.