Mental Health and Primary Care: A Winning Combination for Wellness

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In this exciting episode, we are honored to feature Dr. Anyi Atabong, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and the visionary founder of Capital Multi Health Group in Maryland. Dr. Atabong’s impressive background spans over seven years of clinical experience in both emergency nursing and psychiatric care. A proud graduate of Coppin State University and Duke University, she is passionate about promoting culturally sensitive care and advocating for health literacy. As an adjunct faculty member, she is shaping the future of nursing by teaching and mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals.
In this episode, Dr. Atabong shares her incredible journey from an ER nurse at Mercy Medical Center to founding her own multi-service healthcare practice amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. You’ll gain valuable insights into how she navigated her career transition and built her practice from the ground up. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Atabong also delves into several key themes:
📌 The Journey from ER Nurse to Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Entrepreneur: Learn how Dr. Atabong made the leap from emergency care to psychiatric nursing and later became a business owner.
📌 Culturally Sensitive Mental Health Care: Dr. Atabong discusses the evolution of mental health care and why culturally sensitive approaches are essential to providing effective care for diverse populations.
📌 Innovative Healthcare Services: Dr. Atabong describes the services offered at Capital Multi Health Group, such as medication management, substance abuse treatment, medical weight loss, and telehealth options, emphasizing their accessibility and flexibility.
Whether you’re a nursing student, a healthcare professional, or someone interested in mental health advocacy and entrepreneurship, this episode provides a wealth of knowledge on the intersection of mental health, nursing, and healthcare business development. Dr. Atabong’s insights are especially valuable for those passionate about integrated care models, culturally informed care, and advocacy within the healthcare system.
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Resources Mentioned:
Capital Multi Health Group: capitalmultihealthgroup.com
DNPs of Color: https://www.dnpsofcolor.org/
Connect with Dr. Anyi Atabong, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C:
Email: [e-mail]
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anyiatabong
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