This workshop explores the concept of mental health, wellness, and illness through a person-centred intersectional lens. By focusing on the experiences of equity-seeking groups, the session examines the historical and current challenges these communities face, considering the etiology of mental health concerns from a social determinants of health perspective. Participants will learn how social identities intersect and influence mental health experiences, with an emphasis on culturally safe and inclusive approaches to engaging diverse groups in conversations about mental wellness. This workshop is ideal for community-based helpers working in the social services or healthcare sectors.
Learning Objectives:
- Develop an understanding of how intersectionality impacts mental health, including the influence of social identities on experiences and access to care.
- Explore how race, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic status, and ability shape mental health outcomes and treatment access.
- Examine strategies for providing culturally responsive and inclusive mental health care.
- Identify and address barriers marginalized communities face in accessing mental healthcare, such as stigma, discrimination, and systemic inequalities.
- Learn practical techniques for incorporating intersectional perspectives into mental health assessments, treatment plans, and interventions.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand how intersectionality impacts mental health and influences access to care and treatment outcomes.
- Analyze how factors such as race, gender, and socioeconomic status intersect to shape mental health experiences.
- Apply strategies for providing culturally responsive and inclusive mental health care.
- Recognize barriers marginalized communities face in accessing mental health services and develop strategies to address them.
- Integrate intersectional perspectives into mental health assessments, treatment plans, and interventions to better meet diverse needs.
Instructor: Michelle Lewis
Mode(s): Live Online or Live In-Person
Length: One Day
Cost: $140 per person
Target Group: All
Prerequisites: IDEA TC recommends that participants complete the Introduction to Mental Health self-paced course before registering for the Advanced Mental Health.
TSS Training Matrix: Client Support Staff (M – 3 months) or Introduction to Counselling Skills