This workshop hosted by the Pacific Southwest MHTTC at the 20th Annual Summer Institute, which is held July 16-19, 2019.

(Part I) Implicit Bias and its Impact in the Mental Health Service Space: Exploring Concepts and Experiences (Part I)

July 18th, 2019 — 9:00-10:15am

Part One of this workshop will provide an overview of implicit bias - its definition, key characteristics, and examples of how implicit bias predict behavior in the real world. Presenters will highlight challenges of individuals and those of our organizations and systems that often get in the way of creating inclusive, respectful, and supportive environments for individuals seeking services.

(Part II) What Can Individual and Organizations Do?

July 18th, 2019 — 10:30-11:45am

Part Two will allow space for participants to share their experiences of taking the Implicit Association Test and further examine the ways implicit bias show up in organizations. Presenters will share self-reflection tools that participants can use to become more self-aware regarding their own biases.