On the first Tuesday of each month from 4-6 pm Arizona time, except for holiday weekends, ACMI will have a featured guest to discuss a relevant behavioral health topic; after the speaker, we will discuss current issues with the behavioral health system with attendees. We are pleased to have Michael Yasinski, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist, discuss how diet impacts serious mental Illness & mental health.
Our speaker:
Dr. Michael Yasinski, is a board-certified psychiatrist based in Scottsdale, Arizona, renowned for his integrative and personalized approach to mental health care. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Yasinski combines evidence-based treatments—including psychotherapy, medication management, and nutritional interventions—to address the root causes of mental health conditions. He is particularly passionate about nutritional psychiatry, advocating for whole-food diets, such as the Whole30 approach, to support mental well-being. Dr. Yasinski’s practice emphasizes the synergy between diet, physical health, and emotional resilience, offering tailored strategies for individuals with serious mental illnesses like depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders.
Education
B.S Finance Arizona State University
MD University of Arizona College of Medicine
Psychiatry Residency The Ohio State University
Topic: ACMI Stakeholders’ Meeting
June 3rd, 2025: The Missing Link: Nutrition and Recovery in Serious Mental Illness by Dr. Michael Yasinski
July 1st, 2025: AHCCCS CMO Update by Dr. Theresa Costales
August 5th, 2025: Guardianship & Title 36 Demystified: Clearing Up Confusion for Providers by Josh Mozell
Every month on the First Tuesday until December 25th, 2025
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