Exploring the role and impact of cultural stigmas affecting the mental health of children and families from Black and minority communities.

Objectives

• Explore the meaning of cultural stigmas and the impact of 'race', ethnicity, and spirituality on experiences of emotional distress

• Examine the impact of cultural, professional, institutional, structural, and historical victimisation and discrimination on cultural stigmas

• Explore some of the risks and challenges associated with negative cultural attitudes towards adult mental illness and neurodiversity in children

• Examine the role of cultural competence in developing strategies to overcome racial stereotyping and stigmas in mental health provision

• Examine personal, cultural, professional, and organisational barriers to children and their families accessing mental health support

• Identify strategies to improve safeguarding and overcome stigmatising mental distress among Black and minority ethnic communities

The session will be led by Marcia Rice.

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