Does this sound familiar? As mental health professionals and policymakers, you may have been told that simply increasing the number of behavioral health services available will solve the disparities faced by marginalized populations. However, you know all too well the pain and frustration of witnessing these communities continue to struggle to access the care they desperately need, despite these efforts. It's time to explore new strategies and approaches that address the root causes of these disparities and create meaningful change for those who have been left behind.
In this episode, you will be able to:
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:02 - Introduction,
00:02:53 - Challenges in Accessing Behavioral Health Services,
00:06:06 - Importance of Cultural Understanding,
00:07:39 - Disparities in Foster Care,
00:09:19 - Personal Experiences and Language Skills,
00:14:08 - Challenges in Native American communities,
00:15:32 - Improving the system,
00:18:32 - Innovative solutions,
00:20:28 - Challenges in recruiting healthcare professionals,
00:21:57 - Personal experience and specialization,
00:28:11 - Importance of User Representation in System Building,
00:29:27 - Concerns about Board and Commission Reorganization,
00:30:19 - Balancing Consolidation and Representation in Health Care,
00:31:22 - Self-Care in Colder Weather,
00:33:26 - Supporting the Unrepresented and Privileged,
Links:
Mental health awareness training: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10102824/
Mental Health EAPs - article overview
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