Thriving Women: Mental Health in the Workplace (with Dr. Fara)
In this episode, Funmi and special guest, Dr. Fara delve into the unique mental health challenges women professionals face. Funmi shares her personal experience including the crazy work situation that landed her in the emergency room.
Dr Fara shares insights on managing stress and provides examples of lifestyle modifications that can be made when things feel out of control. Dr. Fara also discusses the support she provides through her private practice.
Key Takeaways:
"I wanted to do more, and this was the more" Dr Fara's career journey into the mental health space (3:00)
Is this a physical illness or a mental health or behavioral issue? (6:34)
Funmi's personal experience with panic attacks (13:05)
Anxiety- the warning signs and progression(15:30)
Therapy and other low-invasive coping methods (21:00)
Mental health perception and the impact of race, gender, and culture (25:45)
Slow progress of mental health advocacy in the workplace (30:15)
Mental health resources including support for career management(36:10)
Trauma-informed therapy and other mental health resources (37:45)
Dr. Faramade (Fara) Eruanga is the medical director of Imperative Healthcare Services, bringing over 15 years of mental health expertise to her compassionate practice. Her qualifications include:
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with honors from the University of Massachusetts Global
Dual board certifications in psychiatric-mental health and family nursing
Master’s in nursing from Maryville University
Trained in a variety of settings including oncology, orthopedics, pain management
After witnessing first-hand the barriers many face accessing affordable mental healthcare, Dr. Eruanga made it her mission to leverage her diverse medical background to fill these gaps.
To contact her private practice, imperativehs.com info@imperativehs.com; (301) 357-4794
Connect with Dr Fara on IG @imperative_healthcare
Connect with Funmi on Instagram @upswingwoman
