Collaborate to Innovate: Harnessing the Power of Multidisciplinary Teams in the Care of individuals with SMI-View Presentation

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In this interactive session, professionals from various disciplines discussed the importance of interdisciplinary teams in providing care for people with serious mental illness (SMI). The group aimed to foster dialogue, share expertise, and solve case studies collaboratively. Each team member introduced their professional background, emphasizing the combined biological, psychological, and social approaches to mental health. The session highlighted the shift from multidisciplinary teams, where professionals work parallel, to interdisciplinary teams, which require collaboration, shared values, and less hierarchical structures. <br /><br />Team members included a psychiatrist who acknowledged the need for learning beyond medical training, a social worker discussing holistic care and advocacy, a psychiatric pharmacist focusing on medication management, a peer support specialist who uses personal experiences to inspire hope, and a mental health expert emphasizing family involvement. Participants were encouraged to engage in case studies, illustrating team dynamics and the integration of different perspectives for optimal patient care.

Keywords

interdisciplinary teams

serious mental illness

collaboration

holistic care

case studies

mental health