- APA Headquarters Penthouse in Washington, D.C.
- Friday, January 10, 2024
- 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
Sessions
Understanding Cultural Competency Moving Toward a Culturally Humble Approach in Mental Healthcare Delivery
This session will provide attendees with a practical and insightful understanding of cultural competence in mental health care. The panelist will present an overview of foundational principles in cultural competency and offer guidance on how these principles can be effectively integrated into mental health service delivery. Emphasizing the application of cultural humility, the session will explore ways mental health professionals can maintain cultural reflexivity to enhance client-centered care and improve outcomes across diverse populations.
Navigating High and Low Context Cultures: A Lesson in Cultural Adaptability
This session will focus on the critical role of cultural adaptability in delivering effective mental health care. The panelist will examine the nuances of communication norms across high- and low-context cultures and provide practical tools and strategies for adjusting communication styles to minimize misunderstandings at the point of care. Attendees will gain valuable insights into fostering clearer, culturally responsive interactions that enhance therapeutic outcomes.
Utilizing an Equity-Minded Approach to Mental Healthcare Delivery
This session will equip attendees with strategies to practice mental health care through an equity lens. Panelists will discuss methods for practitioners to identify and address personal biases, alongside fostering a comprehensive understanding of the social determinants that shape health outcomes in their communities. Attendees will gain valuable community-centered insights into enhancing patient-centered care, creating a unique opportunity to deepen their approach to equitable, responsive healthcare delivery.
Lessons Learned and Action Planning
In this final session, attendees will have the opportunity to reflect on the knowledge gained and collaboratively develop actionable plans to implement within their organizations and practices. This session will encourage discussion, allowing participants to devise tailored strategies for applying insights to foster meaningful change in their professional settings.
| Friday, January 10 | |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast |
| 9:00 – 9:10 a.m. | Welcome Remarks |
| 9:10 – 9:15 a.m. | Keynote Introduction |
| 9:15 – 9:30 a.m. | Keynote Address |
| 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Session 1: Understanding Cultural Competency Moving Toward a Culturally Humble Approach in Mental Healthcare Delivery |
| 11:00 – 11:15 a.m. | Break |
| 11:15 – 12:45 p.m. | Session 2: Navigating High and Low Context Cultures: A Lesson in Cultural Adaptability |
| 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. | Session 3: Utilizing an Equity-Minded Approach to Mental Healthcare Delivery |
| 3:15 – 3:30 p.m. | Break |
| 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. | Close out Activities: Lessons Learned and Action Planning |
| 5:00 – 5:10 p.m. | Closing Remarks and Symposium Conclusion |