Thirteenth International Conference on Health, Wellness & Society

Abstract

In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the need for antiracist and anti-oppressive approaches in mental health services. However, these approaches are particularly critical when providing telemental health services to African American clients. This paper highlights the importance of adopting antiracist and anti-oppressive practices in telemental health and provides practice tools for achieving culturally responsive care utilizing qualitative case study methodology. This study focuses on equipping mental health professionals with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to provide antiracist and anti-oppressive telemental health services to African American clients using. It explores the historical and contemporary factors that contribute to mental health disparities and systemic oppression experienced by African Americans, and the specific challenges they may face in accessing quality mental healthcare. By providing antiracist and anti-oppressive telemental health services to African American clients, mental health professionals can contribute to reducing disparities and improving outcomes. This study may empower mental health practitioners with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver culturally responsive care and create a more inclusive and equitable mental health system based on empirical practice-based research.

Presenters

Allen Lipscomb
Associate Professor & Director of MSW Online Programs, California State University Northridge, Department of Social Work, California, United States

Wendy Ashley
Professor and Department Chair, Social Work, California State University Northridge, California, United States