Episode 7: Demystifying Colombia's Mental Health Challenges with Dr. Nora Ayola

Description

In this episode Dr. Jodi Midiri travels to Cartagena, Colombia and interviews a young, up-and-coming doctor, Dr. Nora Ayola. 

The two talk about the current state of mental health care in Colombia, what it means to be at the apex of treating mental health in a traditional culture and following in the footsteps of several generations of mental health professionals.

Special thanks to Dr. Ayola and CEMIC Clinic staff for graciously hosting us in Cartagena.

Resources

CEMIC Clinic of Cartagena

Mental Health In Colombia

PUMAS (Populations Underrepresented in Mental illness Association Studies)

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Chapters

• 0:35 Introduction to Dr. Ayola and Mental Health in Colombia
• 2:57 CEMIC Clinic in Cartagena, Colombia
• 4:23 Colombia's past history of internal conflicts
• 6:37 Impact of history on mental health
• 10:17 Problems with access to services
• 12:09 Marijuana in Colombia
• 14:37 Culture-bound syndrome and working with tradition
• 17:40 Mental Healthcare in Colombia
• 19:44 Dr. Ayola growing up in the family business
• 23:50 PUMAS (Populations Underrepresented in Mental illness Association Studies) collaboration with UCLA
• 25:13 Visit Colombia!