Addressing Stigmas and Disparities in Minorities with Substance use Disorders
Train the Trainer
Presented by the Ohio Substance use Disorders Professionals
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND APPROVED FOR 2 GENERAL CEUs from the OCSWMFT Board
Registration is open until midnight Wednesday September 23
There is a strong stigma attached to substance use disorders which may prevent minorities from seeking help. The effects of stigmas are worse for racial and/or ethnic minorities compared to racial and/or ethnic majorities since the former often experience other social adversities such as poverty and discrimination within policies and institutions (Eylem, de Wit, van Straten, et al. 2020).
This workshop will introduce a promising practice a community education protocol developed by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) to increase awareness of mental health issues experienced by African American males and females to encourage these individuals to seek help for their problems, entitled: Brother, You’re On My Mind (BYOMM). This educational tool kit provides materials help to introduce the conversation about substance use disorders (SUD’S) and normalizes addiction in terms that can be acceptable for minorities without causing more shame.
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Questions and comments can be directed to Amy Barcelo, Executive Director at:
OCAExec@gmail.com | PO Box 470001 | Broadview Heights, OH 44147 | 216.438.1994
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