The Evolving Drug Landscape in Psychiatric Practice

Sponsored by the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Lectureship in Behavioral Medicine Medical Alumni Weekend Dr. Kuroski-Mazzei is a distinguished psychiatrist, triple board certified in psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and addiction medicine, with a robust educational background from Benedictine University, Midwestern University, Duke University, and UNC-Chapel Hill. She founded the Forensic Psychiatry Program & Clinic at UNC-Chapel Hill and has held significant leadership roles, including Medical Director positions at Cone Health Behavioral Health Hospital and Fellowship Hall. In 2016, she returned to North Carolina to establish HopeWay, a non-profit mental health organization in Charlotte, where she serves as CEO and Chief Medical Officer. Under her leadership, HopeWay has grown to over 175 employees, expanded its programs, and is recognized nationally for its excellence in mental health treatment. Dr. Kuroski-Mazzei is also actively involved in professional organizations and has published extensively in her field. She specializes in women's health, mood disorders, substance use disorders, and complex psychopharmacology, and is known for her expertise in suicide and violence risk assessments. Her personal commitment to mental health, influenced by family experiences, drives her dedication to HopeWay, which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary.