Challenging Racial Violence in Mental Health Encounters-View Presentation

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In the video transcript, three physicians discussed strategies for addressing racial violence in mental health. Dr. Espana, Dr. Nagarkadigud, and Dr. McKinley shared insights and role-play scenarios to help healthcare providers navigate challenging situations related to racism and patient interactions.<br /><br />They emphasized the importance of recognizing and addressing racism in healthcare, including understanding different levels of racism: institutional, personally mediated, and internalized. They also highlighted the need for shared language and communication strategies to respond to incidents of racial violence in mental health treatment settings.<br /><br />The role-play scenarios presented challenging situations where providers had to navigate racial comments and patient interactions. The discussion stressed the importance of fostering a supportive and inclusive healthcare environment while addressing racial disparities in care.<br /><br />The physicians encouraged ongoing dialogue, self-reflection, and seeking mentorship or support to navigate these complex and sensitive issues. They underscored the significance of promoting anti-racist practices and advocating for equity and well-being for both patients and providers in the healthcare system.

Keywords

racial violence in mental health

addressing racism in healthcare

communication strategies

role-play scenarios

racial disparities in care

supportive healthcare environment

anti-racist practices

equity in healthcare

mental health treatment