Hope In The Valley Series- Ep 3 Culture Meets Care Filipino Health with Lorelei Punsalan DNP (EP 61)

In this episode of the Destigmatize Mental Health: Hope In the Valley series, we are joined by Lorelei Punsalan, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CNRN, CHSE, a powerhouse leader in clinical practice and community advocacy.Supported by the MAT Access Grant, this conversation dives deep into the unique challenges faced by the Filipino community in California. Dr. Punsalan brings her extensive expertise as a Doctor of Nursing Practice to explore the vital intersection of cultural identity and substance use recovery. From the weight of "saving face" and cultural stigma to the power of faith-based and family-centered engagement, we discuss how culturally grounded care is the key to breaking barriers in stimulant and opioid use treatment.