Date/Time
3 CEs
Significant disparities, including risk factors, access to healthcare, morbidity, and mortality, continue in vulnerable populations. Studies find that Americans living in poverty are much more likely to be in fair or poor health and have disabling conditions, and are less likely to have used many types of healthcare.
The health domains of vulnerable populations can be divided into 3 categories: physical, psychological, and social. In the psychological domain, vulnerable populations include those with chronic mental conditions, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, as well as those with a history of alcohol and/or substance abuse and those who are suicidal or prone to homelessness.
In this course, key learning objectives include:
- identify vulnerable and medically underserved or at-risk populations
- compare and contrast specific at risk populations
- assess risk factors associated with vulnerability
- differentiate and compare variations in cultural norms and mental health care
- use culturally competent practices among diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, age, and gender group
The intended audience includes, but is not limited to Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and other mental health professionals. The instructional level of the activity is advanced.
Location: Virtual
Sponsored By: American College of Mental Health Education
Cost: $100
For questions, email Dr. Roosevelt Cohens, LICSW, LCSW-C at rcohens@willtohealth.com.