Session Description: My presentation examines the prevalence of mental health disorders among individuals who died from drug overdoses in Iowa. I will discuss the findings to inform prevention efforts in our state.

Learning Objectives:

• Highlighting the importance of addressing mental health in overdose prevention.
• Examining the relationship between Mental health disorders and Overdose deaths.
• Analyzing Iowa specific data on Mental health and overdose trends.

Krishna Akondy, MPH
Epidemiologist, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

Krishna Akondy is an epidemiologist at the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, where he works on public health issues, including drug overdose. With a background in dentistry and public health from the University of Iowa, he strives to make a positive impact on community health through practical and data-based approaches.