Diversity and Health Equity Track Emphasizes Importance of Social Determinants in Psychiatric Care

The article at right describes just two of the sessions in the Diversity and Health Equity Track. The integration of information related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical psychiatry has gained momentum as health inequities have attained wider recognition. Racial/ethnic, gender, and sexual minorities often suffer from poor mental health due to multiple factors, including inaccessibility of high-quality mental health care services, cultural stigma surrounding mental health care, discrimination, and overall lack of awareness about mental health. These social determinants of mental health are critical considerations when developing care plans for patients with diverse backgrounds. The Diversity and Health Equity Track will provide attendees with strategies and opportunities to improve the mental health outcomes of historically marginalized communities through collaborative clinical care, community partnerships, advocacy, quality improvement, research, and education at all levels.

To learn more about the sessions in the track, go to here. click on “Track,” and then click on “Diversity and Health Equity.” ■