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Diversity and Mental Health

Learn about the different types of diversity, how negative reactions to diversity affect many people’s mental health, and how to promote…

1 CE credits1 hrIntroductoryMental Health Ally Series
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About this course

Skill: Introductory

Type: Mental Health Literacy

Duration: 1Hrs

 

  Although many people feel like they understand the concept of diversity, it is a very nuanced topic. This course on Diversity and Mental Health is tailored to provide a detailed description of l the different types of diversity, how negative reactions to diversity affect many people’s mental health, and how to promote inclusion instead. After finishing this course, you will be able to describe both diversity and intersectionality, as well as ways in which inequality and discrimination manifest. This course is based on current research and utilizes online learning techniques to provide valuable information on diversity and its relationship with mental health. Completing the Diversity and Mental Health course will take approximately 60-80 minutes of continuous learning time. NOTE: We recommend completing Mental Health Competency 1 before beginning this course and any other Mental Health Ally Series courses.  

LEARNING HUB OVERVIEW:

  • Estimated Course Length: 1 Hour 
  • Course Includes: 10 sections with components in each section (components consist of a mixed media approach with an animated overview video, a subject matter expert fireside chat, role plays, and a knowledge game ). 
  • Companion Videos: 6 companion videos created for enhanced learning on key course topics in Mental Health Competency 1. Over 120 mental health literacy videos on a host of mental health topics.
  • Downloadable PDFs: 7 downloadable PDFs expanding on relevant course topics 
  • Target Audience: Mental Health and Medical Providers, Healthcare Staff, Employers, Caregivers, Coaches, First Responders, Teachers, Attorneys, and other pertinent professionals
  • Level of Instruction: Introductory 
  • Prerequisite: None
  • Instructional Method: Self-paced, interactive, hybrid of audio, text, video, and learning checks 
  • Accessibility Accommodations: Closed captioning of all audio and video components
  • Cost: $35

 

COURSE LEARNING TARGETS

Learning Objectives:

What the learner should know upon course completion

 

  1. Describe different types of diversity, intersectionality, and ways in which inequality and discrimination manifest.
  2. Critically appraise the relationship between diversity and mental health.

 

COURSE OUTLINE 

  • Pre-Course Assessment
  • Introduction
  • What is Diversity and Why does it Matter?
  • Types of Diversity
  • Intersectionality
  • Benefits of Diversity
  • Mechanisms of Marginalization
  • Diversity and Mental Health
  • Fostering Inclusion and Promoting Equity
  • Discussion Summary
  • References
  • Post-Course Assessment

 

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION

For more information on CE credits for this course, please click here.

For information on Psych Hub's continuing education programs, email ce@psychhub.com or call (615) 712-8810.

 

 

REFUNDS & GRIEVANCES

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To view our Grievance Policy, click here.

 

DISCLAIMER: Psych Hub receives financial support from organizations in the healthcare industry, but these entities do not control or direct course content. For more information on our Conflicts of Interest Policy, find it by navigating to the footer of our website.

This course does not have to be completed in one session. The course length is approximately 1 hour.  

Course Creation Date: 8/31/20 



 

Course details

ESTIMATED COURSE LENGTH: 1 hour 

CE CREDITS: 1 hour continuing education/contact hours for social workers, case managers, health and wellness coaches, nurses, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians

TARGET AUDIENCE: Mental Health and Medical Providers, Healthcare Team, Employers, Caregivers, Coaches, Case Managers, First Responders, Teachers, Attorneys, and other pertinent professionals

LEVEL OF INSTRUCTION: Introductory 

PREREQUISITE(S): None

INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD: Self-paced, interactive, hybrid of audio, text, video, and learning checks 

ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: Closed captioning of all audio and video components. To request further accessibility accommodations, please email support@psychhub.com.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: To obtain your CE certificate, you must progress through all course segments, complete a participant evaluation, and obtain a score of 80% or higher on a post test quiz. Learners are expected to complete the quiz within 3 attempts. If unable to do so, the learner will need to re-review the course segments. 

FINANCIAL/COMMERCIAL SUPPORT STATEMENT: This course has no commercial support.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:  This course has no potential conflict of interest or outside commercial support. Psych Hub's conflict of interest statement is found in the footer of the training center.

GRIEVANCE AND REFUND POLICIES: Grievance and refund policies are found in the footer of the training center.

PARTICIPATION COSTS:  The cost to participate in this CE activity is included in the subscription registration fee.

What you'll learn

  1. Describe different types of diversity, intersectionality, and ways in which inequality and discrimination manifest.
  2. Appraise the relationship between diversity and mental health.

Course outline

  • Pre-Course Assessment
  • Introduction
  • What is Diversity and Why does it Matter?
  • Types of Diversity
  • Intersectionality
  • Benefits of Diversity
  • Mechanisms of Marginalization
  • Diversity and Mental Health
  • Fostering Inclusion and Promoting Equity
  • Discussion Summary
  • References
  • Post-Course Assessment

Accreditation

  • Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) (ASWB)
  • Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) (CCMC)
  • National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) (NBHWC)
  • Certificate of Completion
  • New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work (NYSED-SW) (NYSED-SW)
  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (ANCC)
  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) (ACPE)
  • National Association of Social Workers - New Jersey (NASW-NJ) (NASW-NJ)
  • New York State Education Department - Licensed Mental Health Counselors (NYSED-LMHC) (NYSED-LMHC)
  • New York State Education Department - Marriage & Family Therapists (NYSED-MFT) (NYSED-MFT)
  • New York State Education Department - Psychology (NYSED-PSY) (NYSED-PSY)
  • Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling (FLB)

Instructors

  • Abigail Asper, MSWCourse Author
  • Brandon J. Johnson, MHSCourse Author