Funding for the Striving for Excellence Series was made possible by Grant No. H79FG000591 from SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by SAMHSA/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
Description
In 1900s, police were involved in enforcing racial segregation and suppressing the civil rights of Black Americans. In modern times, Black people are imprisoned at five times the rate of whites and are three times more likely than whites to be killed by police. Over the years, responding to mental health crises and addressing social and mental health issues has been placed under the purview of law enforcement. Police have also become the gatekeepers of the largest mental health facilities in the US, correctional institutions. Black parents have “The Talk” with their children to prepare them for police encounters. The Talk requires the party to have logical thoughts and be able to follow directives. Nearly 20 percent of fatal shootings involve someone who has mental health problems. When you add irrational thought and dysregulated behaviors and historical race based tensions, the result is a culture of unarmed Black individuals facing high risk of harm or death when in a mental health crisis. The presenter will describe how their identities as both Black and members of law enforcement give them unique insights into the intersection of mental health, policing, and race in a crisis response
Format
Recorded webinar.
Learning Objectives
Target Audience
Psychiatrists
Instructional Level
Introductory
Estimate Time to Complete
Estimated Duration: 1.0 hour Program Start Date: July 20, 2023 Program End Date: July 20, 2026
How to Earn Credit
Participants who wish to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ or a certificate of participation may do so by viewing the live presentation and completing the evaluation. After evaluating the program, course participants will be provided with an opportunity to claim hours of participation and print an official CME certificate (physicians) or certificate of participation (other disciplines) showing the event date and hours earned.
Continuing Education Credit
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Physicians
The APA designates this live event for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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