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Dr. Angela Kokinakos, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, is the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Lead for Sea Mar Community Health WA North Region and a Preceptor for their Nurse Practitioner Residency Program. With a background in both orthopedic and psychiatric nursing, she focuses on reducing the stigma around substance use and advocating for improved mental health treatments. Dr. Kokinakos is dedicated to mentoring new nurse practitioners, advancing psychiatric care, and influencing health policy to address systemic disparities affecting mental health. She is also working on a book for survivors of depression and trauma.
In this talk, Angela will briefly review the different qualities a neurodivergent individual might have, whether to seek diagnosis or treatment, and provide some resources for further information. A brief Q & A on approaches to support neurodivergent individuals in leading a happier, more successful life follows.