Oral

All populations are at-risk for mental health problems. Understanding the mental health risks and needs of various populations can help public health practitioners and researchers appropriately address this inadequately addressed issue. The presentations in this session will focus on the mental health needs of a variety of populations in a range of life stages.

Session Objectives: At the conclusion of the session, the participant (learner) will be able to: 1. Investigate and document the impact of low socio-economic position and relative deprivation on mental health; 2. Evaluate the role of national (macro-level) inequalities on rates of mental health morbidity; 3. Describe the advantages of using community-based participatory research to identify factors impacting access, use, and perception of mental health service; 4. Define a “stressful life event.”

CE Credits: CME, Health Education (CHES), Nursing