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UNDERSTADING RACISM IN THE MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM

UNDERSTADING RACISM IN THE MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM. IDEAS OF SUPERIORITY SOCIAL NORMS. ORGANIZATION. INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOUR. STRUCTURES/SYSTEMS. MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM MEDIA EDUCATION WORKPLACE POLICES AND PROCEDURES. ATTITUDES FEELINGS BELIEFS. WHAT IS AN ANTI-RACISM FRAMEWORK?.

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UNDERSTADING RACISM IN THE MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM

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  1. UNDERSTADING RACISM IN THE MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM IDEAS OF SUPERIORITY SOCIAL NORMS ORGANIZATION INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOUR STRUCTURES/SYSTEMS • MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM • MEDIA • EDUCATION • WORKPLACE POLICES AND PROCEDURES • ATTITUDES • FEELINGS • BELIEFS

  2. WHAT IS AN ANTI-RACISM FRAMEWORK? ANTI-RACISM TRAINING/EDUCATION ANTI-RACISM ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE ANTI-RACISM SERVICE DELIVERY

  3. ACROSS BOUNDARIES An Ethno-racial Mental Health Centre • Anti-Racism Framework • Anti-racism Education, Training and Research • Anti-Racism Education • Community education • Mental health promotion and prevention • Anti-Stigma • Development of educational resources (articles, manual, video, Power Point presentations) • Anti-Racism Training • 1 day or two day training workshop • “How We Do It” • List of Articles and Resources • Community Based Research • Healing Journey Phase 1, 2, and 3 • Community partnership (e.g. Access Alliance, CAMH, CMHA) • Needs Study about racialized youth 2005 • Needs Study 2007 • Needs study 2008 – Older adults, Concurrent Disorder, Trauma

  4. ACROSS BOUNDARIES An Ethno-racial Mental Health Centre • Anti-Racism Framework • Anti-Racism Organizational Change • Governance, structures • Policies and procedures • Community involvement in program planning, development and evaluation • Model of Partnerships • Media • Educational Institutions (curriculum, standards)

  5. ACROSS BOUNDARIES An Ethno-racial Mental Health Centre • Anti-Racism Framework • Anti-Racism Service Delivery – A Holistic Approach to Care • Across Boundaries provides a holistic approach to dealing with mental problems. We recognize the interdependence of the spiritual, mental, physical, emotional, psychological, social, cultural, linguistic, economic as well as the broader environmental factors that affect the well being of People of Color. • Intake and Referral • Assessment and Evaluation • Case Management • Alternative/Complementary Approaches: • -Traditional Chinese Medicine • -Ayurveda • -Yoga • Skills Development (Life Skills, Community Kitchen, ESL/Literacy, Computer, Photography) • Spiritual (Art Therapy, Creative Expressions, Music, Religious Practices) • Continued….

  6. ACROSS BOUNDARIES An Ethno-racial Mental Health Centre • Anti-Racism Framework • Anti-Racism Service Delivery – A Holistic Approach to Care (Continuation) • Group Therapy • Peer Support • Socialization (Drop-In, Special Events, Games, Picnics, Crafts) • Ethno-specific Life Skills and Support Group (Persian, Caribbean, Tamil) • Community Outreach Programs (Afghan, Somali Women, Tamil) • Critical Thinking (Current Events Group) • Family Support

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