On-Demand: November 12, 2020 10th Jack Green, M.D., Lecture in Psychiatry: Dismantling Structural Racism in Psychiatry: Challenges and Opportunities
November 12, 2020 10th Jack Green, M.D., Lecture in Psychiatry: Dismantling Structural Racism in Psychiatry: Challenges and Opportunities
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, coupled with protests over the deaths of unarmed black people has exposed the persistent effects of structural racism on health in US society. Unfortunately, structural racism is evident in psychiatric assessment, diagnoses, and treatment, and is responsible for significant mental health inequities and poor mental health outcomes. This presentation will examine structural racism and its manifestations in psychiatry, and will discuss possible interventions to dismantle structural racism in psychiatry.
Target Audience
This program is intended for: Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Fellows, Residents, Interns and Nurses
Learning Objectives
- Define key concepts associated with structural racism in psychiatry
- Evaluate the evidence base on the impact of structural racism on behavioral health outcomes
- Identify solutions to dismantle structural racism in psychiatry
SPEAKER(S)
Ruth Shim, MD, MPH
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. McLean Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
McLean Hospital designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours
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- 1.00 Participation
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- 1.00 Psychologists CE Credit
The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
This offering meets the criteria for 1.00 Continuing Education (CE) credits per presentation for psychologists.