The Experiences of Racially Diverse Families Navigating Pathways to Treatment for Early Psychosis-Presentation and Q&A

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Summary:<br /><br />The video webinar focused on the challenges faced by racially diverse families in accessing and engaging with mental health services, particularly for early psychosis. The presenters discussed the impact of factors such as family history, substances, trauma, discrimination, and service utilization on the incidence of early psychosis among racially diverse groups. They emphasized the need to improve pathways to care, reduce treatment delays, and provide culturally appropriate and community-based interventions. Findings from a study involving racially diverse family members were shared, highlighting the lack of information about early intervention programs for families seeking help. The webinar stressed the importance of addressing individual-level, contextual, and systemic barriers to improve access to early psychosis treatment for racially diverse families. <br /><br />The speaker in the video discussed the barriers and challenges faced by racially and ethnically diverse individuals and their families in accessing mental health services. Structural racism and social determinants of health were highlighted as contributors to these disparities. The speaker presented research on the impact of race and ethnicity on clinical outcomes in coordinated specialty care programs and suggested ways to improve pathways to care, including better communication, collaboration with colleges and employers, and increased awareness of available resources. Culturally informed care and addressing systemic barriers were emphasized. The video also discussed the different levels of influence, such as individual, interpersonal, community, and societal factors, that impact pathways to care and treatment outcomes. The importance of addressing discrimination, racism, and social inequalities to reduce disparities in mental health care and improve outcomes for racially and ethnically diverse populations was highlighted. No credits were mentioned in the video.

Keywords

racially diverse families

accessing mental health services

early psychosis

family history

substances

trauma

discrimination

improve pathways to care

reduce treatment delays

culturally appropriate interventions

early intervention programs

systemic barriers