Global Mental Health: Diverse Perspectives on Culture, Resilience and Healing

This presentation will focus on the emerging and expanding field of global mental health and how its emphasis, on understanding culture and developing cross- national solutions to decrease the burden of mental illness, help to promote human rights and social justice. Discussion will address the global, traumatic impact of conflict and war and the importance of cultural competency when working with diverse populations internationally. The presenter will use the clinical and empirical literature as well as practice knowledge in this area to inform guidelines for best practice. Educational Objectives: Based on the presentation, the participants will be able to: Define global mental health and its connection to human rights and social justice Describe ways that culture impacts mental health and how people experience and express mental health Explain the impact of trauma due to war, conflict and displacement on diverse populations globally Describe cultural competence considerations for working with diverse populations, including immigrants/refugees, Muslims, ethnic minorities and others. About the Speaker: Dr. Nicole M. Monteiro earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Howard University. She has extensive international clinical, research and consulting experience in places such as Bahrain, Botswana, Ethiopia and Senegal. Her expertise in treating trauma among diverse populations includes work with refugees, African Americans, Muslims and other under-served groups. She has been the recipient of numerous honors, awards and fellowships. Dr. Monteiro is the author of many publications and has conducted many workshops nationally and internationally. Her area of expertise is cross-cultural psychology and global mental health. Target Audience: Doctoral Level Psychologists and Other Mental Health Professionals Level of Instruction: Intermediate Location: Ginsburg Amphitheater CE hours/credits: 1.