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In this session, we discussed key cultural issues for understanding the causes and manifestations of psychiatric disorders in persons of Indian origin from India/South Asia in the United States. We will also discuss approaches to the management of such clinical presentations.

On December 16, Dr. Li and Dr. Bogan from FAMU discussed the need for cultural competency when treating patient with mental illness. This is part of an important effort to assist the mental health workforce in better recognizing and responding to multicultural issues for people with severe mental illnesses. Learning Objectives • Learn about how psychosocial experiences may increase risk for a mental health crisis • Get to know protective habits for mental health from a cultural perspective • Get to know cultural factors that may impact processing initial and subsequent episodes • Get to know cultural sensitive strategies working with clients from minority backgrounds.   To view/download the slides, click here. 

Original Webinar Date: 5/15/20   COVID-19 has had a profound impact on the mental health of countless individuals, including Asian and Pacific Islanders (API). For some, it may spark an old trauma and PTSD associated with being a refugee or immigrant. Some may experience severe depression due to the loss of a job or isolation from one’s support system because of social distancing. Sadly, there also continues to be the emotional trauma brought on by racist attacks on API. In honor of May as both Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, this national round table discusses the mental health impact of COVID-19 on API communities. While we must address the serious problems our communities are facing, it is also important to celebrate who we are as APIs - this, too, is mental health.   This round table is the first of a series that addresses key issues including: The mental health implications for APIs, including the impact of racism The relationship between mental and physical health Strategies to cope with COVID-19 and trauma Creating healthy communities beyond the current pandemic

The Pacific Southwest MHTTC curated a series of topical resource sheets to help you find high-quality tools and information on caring for yourself, your families, and the communities you serve. This resource sheet focuses specifically on supporting racially and ethnically diverse populations; older adults; LGBTQIA+ communities; people living with HIV; people with disabilities; immigrant and undocumented communities; and college students and young adults. Click the "View Resource" link above to download, or view all available resource sheet topics.