The Mental Health Services Conference 2021: On Demand-Impact of Racism in Large Organizations

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The transcript of the video features a panel discussion on the impact of racism within large organizations. The panelists include Dr. Vivian Pender, President of the American Psychiatric Association; Dr. Michelle Reed, Chief Medical Officer at CNS Healthcare and Trustee-at-Large on the APA Board of Trustees; Dr. Dilip Jesty, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Neurosciences at the University of California, San Diego; Dr. Regina James, Deputy Medical Director and Chief of the Division of Diversity and Health Equity at the American Psychiatric Association; and Dr. Karthik Sivashankar, Vice President of Equitable Health Systems at the American Medical Association and Medical Director at Brigham and Women's Hospital.<br /><br />The panelists discuss the need for diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in mental health care, particularly in addressing structural racism. They highlight the APA's efforts to address racism within the organization, including the establishment of a task force and the implementation of recommendations. The panelists also emphasize the importance of education, policy changes, and collaboration to address social determinants of mental health and improve health equity. They discuss initiatives such as fireside chats to raise awareness, educational programs for medical students and fellows, and the development of programs to embed equity in health care institutions. They also touch on the importance of truth, reconciliation, and healing in acknowledging past harm and promoting racial justice and equity. The panelists stress the need for ongoing efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within organizations and to address the social and structural determinants of health.

Keywords

racism

diversity

equity

inclusiveness

mental health care

structural racism

APA

social determinants