250651 Domestic and international efforts in mental health by the National Institute of Mental Health

Wednesday, November 2, 2011: 10:50 AM

Pamela Collins, MD, MPH , Office for Research on Disparities & Global Mental Health, National Institute of Mental Health/NIH, Bethesda, MD
     
Disparities in mental health in the United States and beyond its borders occur in the context of globalizing forces. Research conducted in these contexts must extend the gaze of investigators so that they are inclusive of vulnerable populations in the formulation of research questions. This approach ensures that the economic, political and sociocultural diversity in which humans live informs our understanding of the development, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. This presentation describes the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) framework for research action to reduce local and global mental health disparities.

Learning Areas:
Diversity and culture
Public health or related research

Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation participants will be able to: Define “mental health equity” and “mental health disparity”. Give examples of the effects of globalization on people with mental illness. Describe a process for developing a research strategy to address disparities. Describe key initiatives at the NIMH.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I direct the Office for Research on Disparities and Global Mental Health at the National Institute of Health. I have also conducted research and directed educational programs addressing the themes of my presentation.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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