Mental Health Disorders in Black Children
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This training delves into the critical issue of the prevalence and consequences of misdiagnosis of mental health disorders among Black children. The misdiagnosis is often exacerbated by a range of factors, including both explicit and implicit biases held by clinicians. Additionally, issues such as historical medical mistreatment leading to a lack of trust, communication barriers like African American Vernacular English, and clinicians' unfamiliarity with cultural norms and expressions further contribute to this problem.
The ramifications of misdiagnosis have profound effects on the mental health outcomes and treatment plans for Black children. This underscores the urgent necessity for the development and implementation of culturally competent assessment and diagnostic protocols. Addressing this pressing need is vital for ensuring accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and improved mental health outcomes for Black children, ultimately striving for equity and inclusivity in mental health care.
https://nefesh.org/workshops/UnveilingMisdiagnosis/viewFREE WEBINAR
Unveiling Misdiagnosis:
Mental Health Disorders in Black Children
Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 6:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
Presenter: Tiffany Sanders LCSW
Course Length: 3 Hours
Learning Objectives:
- By the end of the training, participants will be able to articulate the prevalence and significance of misdiagnosis in mental health disorders among Black children, based on current statistics, findings, and the absence of comprehensive studies.
- Participants will be equipped to recognize and address explicit and implicit biases, communication barriers, and historical mistrust that contribute to misdiagnosis in Black children. They will develop strategies to combat these biases through education, training, and culturally competent approaches.
- Participants will develop a deeper understanding of the consequences of misdiagnosis on mental health outcomes for Black children. They will learn the importance of culturally sensitive and patient-centered care and will craft a personal action plan to address and mitigate biases, enhance cultural competency, and reduce misdiagnosis rates in clinical practice.
This workshop Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
This presentation will NOT be recorded for playback review.
This training delves into the critical issue of the prevalence and consequences of misdiagnosis of mental health disorders among Black children. The misdiagnosis is often exacerbated by a range of factors, including both explicit and implicit biases held by clinicians. Additionally, issues such as historical medical mistreatment leading to a lack of trust, communication barriers like African American Vernacular English, and clinicians' unfamiliarity with cultural norms and expressions further contribute to this problem.
The ramifications of misdiagnosis have profound effects on the mental health outcomes and treatment plans for Black children. This underscores the urgent necessity for the development and implementation of culturally competent assessment and diagnostic protocols. Addressing this pressing need is vital for ensuring accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and improved mental health outcomes for Black children, ultimately striving for equity and inclusivity in mental health care.
Learning Objectives:
- By the end of the training, participants will be able to articulate the prevalence and significance of misdiagnosis in mental health disorders among Black children, based on current statistics, findings, and the absence of comprehensive studies.
- Participants will be equipped to recognize and address explicit and implicit biases, communication barriers, and historical mistrust that contribute to misdiagnosis in Black children. They will develop strategies to combat these biases through education, training, and culturally competent approaches.
- Participants will develop a deeper understanding of the consequences of misdiagnosis on mental health outcomes for Black children. They will learn the importance of culturally sensitive and patient-centered care and will craft a personal action plan to address and mitigate biases, enhance cultural competency, and reduce misdiagnosis rates in clinical practice.
Agenda:
This presentation is open to:
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0774.
- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
CE You! maintains responsibility for this program.