Addressing Racial Bias Within Mental Health Care to Support Improved Outcomes for System-Involved Youth and Families

Marya Wright, DSW, MSW

Training Description

This training will focus on addressing racial bias in mental health care, with a particular emphasis on supporting foster youth and system-involved youth. Participants will explore the historical and current impacts of racial bias, learn strategies to identify and mitigate bias, and develop skills to provide culturally competent and equitable mental health care. Through a mix of educational content, practical exercises, and interactive discussions, this training aims to enhance the ability of those who support system-involved youth to serve and support diverse populations more effectively. The material will be delivered by PowerPoint presentation, short video clips, group discussion, breakout (small group) discussions and participant workbook (handout).

Learning Objectives

·         Participants will be able to identify at least three types of racial bias (explicit, implicit, systemic) and provide examples of each.

·         Participants will acquire practice applying at least four bias interruption techniques through role-play…