Responding to mental health in times of crisis.

Jun 17


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SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED:

Responding to Mental Health

in Times of Crisis

June 18, 2024

1:00 - 2:00 CT

Recent events and crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, police killings, wars, human exploitation across the globe, discriminatory policy changes, and visible effects of climate change have increased mental health challenges, especially for marginalized groups. People and organizations committed to health equity must prioritize mental health in addition to addressing these crises. Such responses to mental health must center the needs and voices of those experiencing the most harm to develop interventions that will effectively address mental health, well-being, and equity.

 

This webinar will bring together cross-sector voices to share their insights on how to respond to critical mental health issues during crises. Speakers will discuss ways that communities, researchers, and organizations can collaborate to address mental health in pursuit of health equity.

 

Webinar Objectives:      

  • Explore critical mental health issues and responses experienced during current crises.
  • Discuss inequities in access to mental health services during times of crisis and the ways crises exacerbate existing mental health challenges.
  • Learn about examples of approaches and interventions that can help to alleviate mental health struggles in times of crisis.
  • Outline the roles of various collaborators in responding to mental health needs in times of crisis.
  • Highlight implementation strategies and key action steps for responding to mental health needs during crises. 


Speakers:

Brett Q. Ford, Associate Professor of psychology, University of Toronto; Director of the Affective Science & Health Laboratory


Leslie Nolan, Behavioral Health Division Director, Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority


Moderator:

Caryn Bell, Associate Director, P4HE Collaborative, Assistant Professor, Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.


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