Disparities in access to child mental health care services
Duration: 48 mins
Publication Date: 20 Dec 2023
Next Review Date: 20 Dec 2026
DOI: 10.13056/acamh.13586
Description
Assistant Professor Andrea Young presents on racial and ethnic disparities in children's mental health services, using her personal experiences to highlight the broader issues. Young discusses the historical and ongoing challenges faced by families of color in accessing mental health care, underlining the role of systemic barriers and the impact of racism. She emphasizes the need for innovative solutions, including policy changes, culturally sensitive approaches, and increasing workforce diversity to improve equitable access to mental health services.
Learning Objectives
A. To comprehend racial and ethnic disparities in children's mental health service utilisation
B. To identify social structures that act as barriers or facilitators to healthcare access for children
C. To recognize the impact of racism on health and its contribution to mental health disparities
D. To explore strategies for improving equitable access to mental health services for children