By Chelsey Rountree, MD
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, VA
On Wednesday, July 17th, Andrew Mann, PSV Association Executive, and Delegate Bonita Anthony visited Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University on behalf of the Psychiatric Society of Virginia. The visit encouraged psychiatry residents to join PSV. Residents had the opportunity to have a productive conversation with Delegate Anthony regarding the needs of the community.
Topics included student mental health, resources for housing insecure individuals with mental health needs, and accessibility to mental health providers in the community. Delegate Anthony is a true ally for mental health and offered to continue this discussion via a separate committee with resident members.
Thanks to Andrew and the PSV for inspiring a productive and stimulating meeting!