Transcript Navigating Through Emotional, Environmental and Political

Navigating Through
Emotional, Environmental
and Political Structures
BY: PATRICIA L. PICKLES, Ph.D.
QUEVARRA M. MOTEN M.S.
Coming Out of the Mental Illness “Closet”
Our lives begin to end
The day we become silent
About things that matter.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Early Detection and Intervention
Children and Adolescents: The Facts
about Mental Illness
Mental illness is the leading cause for hospitalization in children from 1-17
1 in 5 children will experience mental confusion
1 in 10 students will experience a serious emotional disorder
50% of students, aged 14 and older, drop out of school.
Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among 15-24 year olds.
Higher Education: The Facts About Mental
Illness
75 percent of lifetime cases of mental health conditions begin by age
24.
One in four young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 have a
diagnosable mental illness. More than 25 percent of college students
have been diagnosed or treated by a professional for a mental health
condition within the past year.
More than 11 percent of college students have been diagnosed or
treated for anxiety in the past year and more than 10 percent
reported being diagnosed or treated for depression.
More than 40 percent of college students have felt more than an
average amount of stress within the past 12 months.
Higher Education: The Facts About Mental
Illness
More than 80 percent of college students felt overwhelmed by all
they had to do in the past year and 45 percent have felt things were
hopeless.
Almost 73 percent of students living with a mental health condition
experienced a mental health crisis on campus. Yet, 34.2 percent
reported that their college did not know about their crisis.
Colleges across the country have reported large increases in
enrollment. At the same time, college counseling centers have also
observed an increase in the prevalence and severity of mental health
issues experienced by students and an increase in the number of
students taking psychotropic medications.
Disparities and Barriers to Treatment for
Minority, Racial, Ethnic and Indigent
Subgroups
Disparities and Barriers to Treatment for Minority,
Racial, Ethnic and Indigent Subgroups
Disrespectful culture and climate
Fear
Lack of communication
Lack of health insurance
Lack of trust: documented history and legacy of racial injustice
Language
Less likely to seek treatment
Poverty and not understanding how to navigate the system
Revolving door from incarceration to homelessness, from the juvenile justice system to foster care
Spiritual and cultural beliefs
Stigma and stereotypes
Systemic Barriers
Systemic Barriers
The Tale of Two Cities
City A
City B
The system is pro-active.
The system is re-active.
Can be done over the phone in fifteen
minutes.
Complex intake process: must be
Appointments are set up like any other doctor
appointment.
One stop shop for medication, counseling and
support.
Effective communication within the system.
done in person, takes an hour and a half.
Appointments are set up but it does not
matter. First come, first served.
Multiple locations for medication and other
support services.
Poor communication within the system and
lack of execution of services.
Cultural Competence in Mental Health
and Wellness
Cultural Competence in Mental Health and Wellness
The provider is educated about the culture and
communities of those being served. The consumer has a
safe place to tell his or her story. Because there is the
belief that treatment works, support, hope, and
encouragement are demonstrated through practice and by
building relationships. Mental illness is viewed like any
other medical illness and stereotyping and profiling are
avoided. There is a culture of respect, compassion, and
empathy. In addition to scientific knowledge, providers
demonstrate emotional intelligence.
Final Questions or Comments?
Thank you
Dr. Patricia Pickles
Quevarra Moten, M.S.
A+ Standards of Excellence & Equity
[email protected]
www.DrPatriciaPicklesBooks.com