This training curriculum aims to further develop mental health providers' skills working with Hispanic and Latino populations, thus reducing disparities in services and improving outcomes. The training includes information on cultural values and their relation to symptom manifestation, help-seeking behaviors, and therapeutic processes. Furthermore, the training addresses mental health and risk factors for Hispanic and Latino populations, promoting a strength-based approach to treatment and using the Cultural Formulation Interview as part of the assessment when working with Hispanic and Latino populations.
This training aims to increase awareness and strengthen mental health care providers' abilities in using cultural elements by promoting culturally appropriate formulations when treating Latinx presenting with psychological and mental health disorders.
This guide is intended for mental health professionals and other health providers dedicated to delivering services to the diverse Hispanic or Latino population. It discusses suicidal behavior, demographics of the Hispanic population, risks for suicide, and prevention, intervention, recovery, and postvention.
Members of the Early team will present best practices for (i) initial engagement, assessment, and family involvement, (ii) psychosocial interventions, and (iii) pharmacological treatment when working with Latinx youth experiencing psychosis for the first time. The curriculum is designed for clinicians across different disciplines who may be in contact with this population in their daily work and providing mental health services (Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Psychiatric PAs, PCPs, social workers, psychologists, school counselors, etc.).
The curriculum includes a description of the types of agricultural workers, the particularities of the job, and sociodemographic information. Participants will also learn about social influencers of health and mental health, challenges, and barriers to accessing culturally responsive mental health care.
The curriculum discusses the LGBTQ+ Affirmative Model as a recommended approach to working with Latinx LGBTQ+ communities with mental health challenges. This model works mainly with the acceptance of sexual orientation and gender identity/expression of the person served and requires that mental health professionals have the knowledge and sensitivity necessary to work with the community.
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Latinxs living in the US experience disparities in access and quality of mental health services. The social determinants of health, immigration status, immigration-related trauma, and the cumulative experience of inequity, combined with vulnerability during pregnancy and postpartum may result in a higher risk for mental health symptoms. Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (PMHDs) is a term used to include the various disorders that can affect individuals during pregnancy and postpartum. This advanced course provides relevant information on cultural considerations and culturally responsive treatment approaches for mental health providers working with Latinx populations experiencing or at risk for PMHDs.
Gang members contribute to a large portion of overall violence in society. In many US cities, gang members commit more than half of violent offenses. Young gang membership is prevalent in the US and is associated with serious violent offenses and victimization. Youth gang membership elevates the risk of various negative, potentially long-term social and health consequences. The National Gang Intelligence Center has indicated that approximately 50% of US gang members identify as Hispanic/Latinx. This poses a great threat to schools because the gap in adequate resources has a cascading effect on under-resourced school systems, leading to low education attainment and enrollment among youth. These shared risk factors create a conducive environment for establishing a strong gang culture for protection, financial security, and belonging, putting school systems at the forefront of prevention. The training on youth gangs will bring forward the opportunity to dive into some important details regarding gang joining, involvement, and prevention factors.
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Underutilization of needed services can increase the disease burden among Latinos. Culturally adapting EBTs may help increase service utilization and improve outcomes. This handbook describes how to implement cultural adaptations and their impact. Professionals engaged in training and educating behavioral health care providers may find this report useful.
This toolkit provides the appropriate resources to teach and train students and other professionals to work in a culturally informed manner with Hispanic and Latino populations with mental health disorders. It is intended for instructors, professors, and other trainers looking to expand their knowledge and gain skills to teach others how to consider culture when treating Hispanic and Latino clients.
The American Psychological Association (APA defines self-care as “providing adequate attention to one’s own physical and emotional wellness. Furthermore, the APA refers t self-care as an “ethical imperative.” This toolkit can be used by psychologists, social workers, counselors, clinic staff, interpreters, outreach workers (promotoras), peer navigators, and others who offer mental health services to Latino communities. The content of this toolkit will focus on particular considerations for Hispanic/Latinx mental health professionals working in settings that serve Hispanic/Latinx populations, as these providers face additional challenges when taking on the cultural and linguistic broker role. This self-care toolkit will increase your awareness of the negative consequences of mental health work and will help you plan self-care activities that align with your values and lifestyle. The toolkit also contains resources to help you measure your stress levels, identify your values, and select self-care activities to prevent burnout.