WHAT WILL THE WEBINAR COVER?
Many mental health screening tools are designed and tested with Western patients and clients in mind, and do not take into consideration how mental health problems present or are perceived within varying cultural contexts and communities. To provide truly effective mental health care and service referrals, screening must be conducted with attentiveness to these individual contexts and perspectives, fostering trust and improving treatment outcomes. This webinar will delve into the critical aspects of mental health screening practices for newcomers. Participants will receive practical guidance on selecting the most suitable screening tools, asking sensitive questions, and effectively utilizing interpreters during screening. Additionally, the webinar will explore insights from a recent research project on the development of a culturally validated mental health screening tool for resettled Afghan youth and their caregivers.
IS THIS WEBINAR FOR ME?
This webinar is designed for refugee service providers who want to learn more about mental health screening with refugee and newcomer populations. It will also be valuable for researchers interested in culturally adaptating assessment tools.
WHY SHOULD I PARTICIPATE?
After participating in this 75-minute session, you will be able to:
- Apply key cultural considerations and trauma-informed strategies when asking sensitive questions to newcomers
- Identify mental health screening tools appropriate for different newcomer populations
- Explain the implications of recent research regarding adapting and testing a culturally validated screening tool for Afghan youth
