Listen to Learn : Cultural Competence and Mental Health in America

 Divisions within cultures can be as challenging as divisions across culture.  However, mental health concerns do not discriminate.  Mental illness is found across the country, across social class, and across culture. According the World Health organization, in developed countries like the United States, mental health issues rank second only to cardiovascular disease as a leading cause of disability.  When addressing cultural competence in mental health, we need to consider access, definition, and communication.  If we do not understand the language, the cultural values, beliefs and traditions of our clients, we will not be well equipped to diagnose or treat their issues.   Let us agree that not all people from any class, race, ethnicity, or neighborhood behave in the same ways in the same circumstances.   We can say that all people are created equal; yet, we must not be blind to the privilege that is inherent in being a member of the dominant culture. The categories used to describe groups of people are imperfect , but we must do our best to understand the impact of color in our society and understand and respect the added challenges and pressures our society adds to the life of individuals.   In this course you will be introduced to standards for cultural competence, review the Surgeon’s General Report of Race, Ethnicity and Mental Health and explore resources for greater understanding of the cultures, who comprise your community, your practice and your life. 

Table of contents

Introduction

Chapter I Standards in Cultural and Linguistic Competence

 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH)

Chapter II  The Surgeon General's Report on Mental Health, Race and Ethnicity Introduction

Chapter III Culture Counts: The Influence of Culture and Society on Mental Health, Mental Illness

Chapter IV: Mental Health Care for African Americans

Chapter V: Mental Health Care for American Indians and Alaska Natives

Chapter VI: Mental Health Care for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

Chapter VII: Mental Health Care for Hispanic Americans

Chapter VIII: Mental Health Care for Arab Americans*

Chapter X Cultural Competence in Serving Children and Adolescents*

Chapter XI Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Across Culture*

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(* these chapters included in 15 ce COURSE)

This Course meets the qualifications of the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners Provider #2387 for 3, 6, 0R15 continuing education hours for LCSWs and MFTs

The National Board for Certified Counselors  #5803 approves this course for 3,6,15 ce hours.

The CA Board of Registered Nursing # 13258 approves this course for 3.6, 7.2,OR18ce.

NAADAC Provider # 389

Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling #BAP745

TX BSWE #CS3518

This course is approved for 15 fixed hours
MCEP APPROVAL NUMBER #INN003-0015-000
11/1/2009 – 11/1/2010

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