Cultural Diversity in Disability and Mental Health Services Training

Description

This presentation explores the interplay between cultural perspectives, mental health, and developmental disabilities, emphasizing the importance of cultural and linguistic competency for service providers. It provides foundational knowledge on diversity, intersectionality, and communication, offering strategies to enhance service delivery for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Target Audience

This training video will be helpful to:

Professionals working in health, social services, and educational settings, including mental health providers, developmental disability support staff, and organizational leaders.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Define cultural competency and its importance in supporting diverse populations with mental health and developmental disabilities.
2. Understand intersectionality and how overlapping cultural identities shape experiences of discrimination and oppression.
3. Recognize the influence of individualistic vs. collectivist cultures on perceptions of disability and mental health.
4. Employ culturally sensitive communication styles and strategies tailored to the needs of clients and their families.