“Mental Health Across Vulnerable Populations:

This 3-hour continuing education workshop is designed to increase awareness and strengthen professional skills of social workers in addressing the mental health needs of elderly individuals, women, and persons living with HIV/AIDS.

Participants will explore the emotional, social, and psychological challenges commonly experienced within these populations, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, stigma, isolation, and barriers to care.

Through discussion, case examples, and evidence-based practices, the workshop will emphasize culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and person-centered approaches to care. Participants will gain practical strategies to improve communication, enhance emotional support, and connect individuals to appropriate community and mental health resources. This training is intended for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding and improve outcomes for vulnerable and underserved populations.

Info: Objectives:
a. Recognize Common Mental Health Challenges
b. Understand the Impact of Social and Cultural Factors
c. Apply Trauma-Informed and Person-Centered Approaches
d. Improve Communication and Support Skills
e. Identify Resources and Intervention Strategies

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Host or Publisher New Orleans Association of Black Social Workers