The American Psychiatric Association has curated "Voices for Change: Substance Use and Addiction in Minoritized/Marginalized Communities" as a self-paced series available in our learning center.

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An educational tool for psychiatrists, mental health practitioners, and social service providers alike, this comprehensive series aims to shed light on the unique challenges faced by key populations bearing the burden of substance use disorders and mental illness.

The topics covered in the series learning bundle are listed below, and each will offer 1 CME credit for participation, for a total of 4 credits.

"Recognizing that individuals from different backgrounds have compounded vulnerabilities and encounter barriers in accessing care and achieving positive mental health outcomes, this series represents a crucial step toward empowering psychiatrists with the knowledge and skills needed to provide equitable care for all individuals," said Regina James, M.D., Chief of the Division of Diversity and Health Equity and Deputy Medical Director at the APA.

• APA Looking Beyond Series: Addressing Alcohol and Substance Use Disorder in the Hispanic Community: Unpacking Sociocultural Risk and Resilience
• Navigating the Virtual Crisis: Enhancing Awareness of Technology Addiction and its Impact on Suicidality in Youth of Color
• The Unequal Impact of the Opioid Epidemic in the African American Community: Insights for Psychiatrists
• The Intersection of Race, Ethnicity, and Sexual Orientation Status on the Prevalence of Vaping Among Minoritized Youth