This episode is brought to you by Burchell Wickwire Bryson LLP, a group of common sense lawyers whose clients appreciate our approachable style, practical advice and broad range of expertise. To learn more about what they do, head to their website: www.bwbllp.ca/ or call them at (902) 423-6361. Our guest for this month's Feature Friday is Dr. Cinera Cartwright! Dr. Cartwright obtained her Bachelor of Science degree at Dalhousie University with a double major in biology and psychology. She attended Dalhousie Medical School and obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree in 2017. She completed her psychiatry residency training at Dalhousie University in 2023. She is currently the Clinical Academic Leader for the Transcultural Psychiatry Program at Dalhousie University, Department of Psychiatry. In this role, Dr. Cartwright is working to provide culturally competent psychiatric services to multiple underserved and equity deserving groups including Black/African Nova Scotian, Indigenous, Newcomers, and people experiencing homelessness. It was a pleasure hosting the inspiring Dr. Cinera Cartwright for our Feature Friday this month!

Show notes:

00:00 - Introduction to Cinera

6:15 - The people in Cinera’s life that have inspired her

10:05 - How Cinera decided to choose a career path in Medicine

18:50 - Cinera’s experience in post secondary education

26:25 - The legacy of racism in Nova Scotia and how it has affected Black Nova Scotians in the education system

34:34 - Cinera and the passing of her Mom and how she still plays a role in her life

56:25 - Cinera on the importance of culture competency

1:04:00 - Cinera’s current work

1:10:40 - Resources for psychiatric support

1:16:05 - Navigating the mental health stigma that still exists

1:18:10 - One word checkout!