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There are significant differences in risk factors, access to healthcare, morbidity, and mortality among vulnerable populations. Studies have found that Americans living in poverty are much more likely to have fair or poor health and disabling conditions and are less likely to have used various 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 groups.
Target Audience and Course Delivery: 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: $100.00
For questions, email Dr. Roosevelt Cohens, LICSW, LCSW-C at rcohens@willtohealth.com