Episode Summary
In this inspiring episode of Mental Health Trailblazers: Psychiatric Nurses Speak Up, host Indrias Kassaye sits down with Nephetalie Jules, a proud alumna of the Minority Fellowship Program at the American Nurses Association, to explore how trauma-informed care is transforming mental health services for youth, families, and underserved communities.
Episode Notes
From her early nursing experiences in Tampa, Florida, to her advocacy for culturally responsive and compassionate care, Nephetalie shares how listening with empathy—and asking, “What happened to you?” instead of “What’s wrong with you?”—can change everything.
Discover how nurses can break cycles of trauma, address stigma in communities of color, and bring healing to both patients and themselves through mindfulness, empathy, and advocacy. Nephetalie also discusses how technology and telehealth can integrate trauma-informed practices and what it means to “nurse the future” in today’s rapidly evolving mental health landscape.
Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that reminds us that every patient’s story matters—and that healing begins with understanding.
Learn more about Nephetalie Jules at https://emfp.org/mfp-fellows/nephetalie-jules
Nurses can earn free Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits for listening to this episode. Full details will be announced at the end of the season.