Join Kelechi Ubozoh, author of We've Been Too Patient: Voices from Radical Mental Health, as she shares her personal story of surviving a suicide attempt while navigating racism in mental health system. In this presentation, Kelechi will talk about the impact racism had on her mental health, her concern for the rising rates of suicide among Black youth, and what she dreams for community, providers, and mental health system collaboration. … [Read more...] about Summit 2023 Opening Keynote: The Power of Choice: Surviving Suicide from a Black Lens
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Youth Racial Trauma Assessment and Therapy Training
In partnership with the KY Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (BHDID), the Collective Care Center (CCC) has developed a comprehensive racial trauma therapy manual for the treatment of race-based traumatic stress in youth of color ages 6-12. In this event, members from the CCC and the KY BHDID facilitated a panel discussion that explored: (1) youth racial trauma(2) youth racial trauma therapy and assessment training(3) creating a racial trauma-informed mental health organization. This recorded webinar panel discussion offers viewers tangible ways to support youth of color clinically and at the organizational level. … [Read more...] about Youth Racial Trauma Assessment and Therapy Training
The Impact of Racism and Bias in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychosis
The history of racism in America has created biases that influence the diagnosis and treatment of psychosis, creating clear disparities in psychiatric care between white and minority populations. Explore this history and learn about how systemic changes in our approach to the diagnosis of psychosis, including screening and identification of the clinical high risk state, can reduce disparities for a more equitable treatment framework. Learning Objectives … [Read more...] about The Impact of Racism and Bias in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychosis
Manifesto for Race Equity & Parent Leadership in Early Childhood Systems
A group of 40 parent leaders and agency staff from nine EC-LINC communities, with support from CSSP staff and consultants, came together to create this Manifesto for Race Equity and Parent Leadership in Early Childhood. This Manifesto and its 5 Commitments for Change outlines their vision, goals and strategies for the transformation they want to make so that all parents are supported and empowered to give their children a strong start in life. … [Read more...] about Manifesto for Race Equity & Parent Leadership in Early Childhood Systems
Addressing Health Equity and Racial Justice
A comprehensive guide for enhancing organizational equity through the lens of the national standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care (CLAS). Information is categorized by the individual CLAS Standard, and provides a variety of resources based on population demographics. … [Read more...] about Addressing Health Equity and Racial Justice