The Mental Health Services Conference 2021: On Demand-Highlighting Innovation in Mental Health Services in Rural and Indigenous Communities

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In the video, three speakers discuss various aspects of mental health services in rural and indigenous populations. Dr. Mary Russell emphasizes the importance of cultural humility and understanding historical trauma in indigenous communities. She also advocates for incorporating traditional healing into mental health care. Dr. Marisa Gigi focuses on the challenges of recruiting and retaining mental health professionals in rural areas, highlighting the need for culturally competent and community-based care. The speakers address the disproportionate rates of mental health issues, suicide, and substance abuse in rural populations and discuss strategies to address these challenges. This includes increasing the number of mental health professionals in rural areas and improving training for primary care physicians. The speakers also discuss the benefits and rewards of working in rural communities, such as increased autonomy and opportunities for community leadership. They advocate for a holistic and culturally sensitive approach to mental health services, incorporating traditional healing practices and changing the narrative around working in rural communities.<br /><br />Additionally, the video features three presenters discussing their experiences working in rural communities as psychiatrists. The first presenter highlights the satisfaction and opportunities for leadership and innovation in rural psychiatry, emphasizing the high demand for mental health professionals in these areas. The second presenter discusses Project Horseshoe Farm, a program providing mental health services in a poverty-stricken rural community. The program focuses on meeting the needs of patients with limited resources and filling the leadership void in rural communities. The third presenter shares her experiences working on indigenous reservations and emphasizes the importance of forming networks with other professionals in rural areas. She mentions innovative practices such as telepsychiatry and crisis intervention training. Overall, the presenters express satisfaction and enjoyment in working in rural areas.

Keywords

mental health services

rural populations

indigenous populations

cultural humility

historical trauma

traditional healing

recruiting mental health professionals

community-based care

disproportionate rates

holistic approach

working in rural communities