Description
The Global Mental Health Learning Series is aimed at increasing global learning among students through a series of virtual discussions with 8 experts in the field who are engaged in global mental health work through research, practice and policy. We plan to have 4 workshops that focus on assessment, equity, intervention and policy.
This second workshop of the learning series focuses on Global Mental Health Equity i.e., how can we identify global mental health disparities and inequities; what are some strategies for making mental healthcare more accessible and affordable in global contexts; how can we improve the capacity of mental health clinicians and researchers in global contexts; how can we both respect cultural differences and promote mental health literacy in global contexts.
Instructor
Biographical Statement
Sarah Dababnah, PhD, MPH, MSW is an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Social Work (United States), a Faculty Affiliate at Yonsei University School of Social Welfare (South Korea), and a recent US Fulbright Scholar at the American University in Cairo (Egypt). She specializes in practice, policy and research related to the health and well-being of families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and differences. Dr. Dababnah’s research focuses on family-centered, community-engaged and culturally relevant strategies to address racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic disparities in autism services. Dr. Dababnah received specialized training in early childhood and disability practice, research, and policy at the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (Chapel Hill, NC), the Kennedy Krieger Institute (Baltimore, MD), the Columbia University National Center for Children in Poverty (New York, NY), and the Jacobs Institute of Women's Health (Washington, DC). She earned advanced degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Johns Hopkins University
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Dr. Angela Aifah, born in Accra, Ghana, is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Excellence in Health Equity at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Since June 2020, she has held a faculty position, where her research and academic interests focus on health equity, global health, and the intersection of non-communicable and communicable diseases in under-resourced settings. Dr. Aifah earned her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from the University of Georgia in 2005, followed by her Master of Arts (AM) in Social Work from the University of Chicago in 2012. She completed her PhD in Social Work at Columbia University in 2017. She continued her postdoctoral training at NYU School of Medicine as a Fellow in the Department of Population Health from 2018 to 2020 and later participated in the Weill Cornell Medicine Career Advancement for Research in Health Equity (CARE) program in 2020.
Dr. Aifah’s research focuses on community-engaged approaches, particularly in low-resource and high-need settings, to address the global burden of diseases. She specializes in implementation science, investigating how health interventions can be effectively adapted and sustained across different populations. Her work aims to bridge gaps in healthcare access and outcomes for underserved communities, utilizing mixed methods to enhance the understanding and treatment of complex health challenges. Throughout her career, Dr. Aifah has been recognized for her contributions to academia and global health, consistently leveraging her expertise to make impactful contributions in the field. |
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
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Global Case for Support - UNICEF and WHO joint programme on mental health and psychosocial well-being and development of children and adolescents. United Nations Children’s Fund and World Health Organization, New York, 2022.
Wondimagegn, D., Pain, C., Seifu, N., Cartmill, C., Alemu, A. A., & Whitehead, C. R. (2023). Reimagining global mental health in Africa. BMJ Global Health, 8(9), e013232. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2023-013232
Sors TG, O'Brien RC, Scanlon ML, Bermel LY, Chikowe I, Gardner A, Kiplagat J, Lieberman M, Moe SM, Morales-Soto N, Nyandiko WM, Plater D, Rono BC, Tierney WM, Vreeman RC, Wiehe SE, Wools-Kaloustian K, Litzelman DK. Reciprocal innovation: A new approach to equitable and mutually beneficial global health partnerships. Glob Public Health. 2023 Jan;18(1):2102202. doi: 10.1080/17441692.2022.2102202. Epub 2022 Jul 25. PMID: 35877989; PMCID: PMC9873831.
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Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
Late Fees and Refunds
Refunds or credits will not be permitted for this event.
ADA Accommodations
If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact our office via email at least two weeks prior to the workshop date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.
Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.
Learning Objectives
1. Identify Global Mental Health Disparities: Participants will be able to analyze and identify key disparities and inequities in mental health outcomes across various global contexts, understanding the socio-economic, cultural, and political factors that contribute to these disparities.
2. Develop Strategies for Accessible Mental Healthcare: Participants will learn to propose effective strategies for making mental healthcare more accessible and affordable in different global settings, focusing on equitable resource distribution, infrastructure challenges, and community-based interventions.
3. Enhance Global Capacity in Mental Health: Participants will explore methods to improve the capacity of mental health clinicians and researchers in global contexts, emphasizing training, mentorship, and collaborative research initiatives.
4. Balance Cultural Sensitivity and Mental Health Literacy: Participants will gain skills in promoting mental health literacy globally while respecting cultural differences, learning how to effectively engage diverse communities and tailor mental health education to local contexts.
These objectives align with the goals of promoting equity and global perspectives in mental health care.
