Associate Professor University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX, United States
The NHL-MHTTC addresses mental health disparities among Hispanic/Latinx (HL) individuals. It emphasizes cultural competence, using reflexive thematic analysis to evaluate training impact. Results show improved empathy and challenges in managing diversity. Recommendations include tailored training and macro-level initiatives, highlighting the need for comprehensive approaches in HL mental health services.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, the participant will be able to demonstrate enhanced cultural competence in mental health services, incorporating knowledge of Hispanic/Latinx (HL) cultural factors, thereby fostering more effective and culturally responsive social work practice with HL communities.
Upon completion, the participant will be able to develop targeted recommendations for future mental health service training initiatives, addressing challenges such as diversity within the HL population and the need for macro-level interventions, thereby contributing to the advancement of culturally competent social work education and practice in serving diverse populations.
Upon completion, the participant will be able to apply reflexive thematic analysis techniques to evaluate the impact of mental health training programs, utilizing standardized moderator's guides for structured data collection, thereby enhancing research skills essential for evidence-based social work practice and program evaluation.
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