Community Mental Health Engagement with Racially Diverse Populations

Community Mental Health Engagement with Racially Diverse Populations summarizes research on reducing mental health disparities in underserved populations through community engagement programs. It discusses the efficacy of such programs with specific populations of people of color and cultures, for specific disorders, and via specific communities. It identifies how and why community engagement works with these populations, how best to set up new community programs, the steps and stakeholders to success, and includes case studies showing successes and the challenges involved.

Identifies how and why these programs achieve success through patient engagementExplores efficacy with specific ethnicities and culturesDiscusses efficacy of programs through schools, churches, non-profits, and more Includes case studies with their successes and challengesProvides guidelines on the development and implementation of community programs

Section 1: Background 1. Introduction (Breland-Noble) 2. Foundations of Patient and Community Engagement

Section 2: Research and Capacity Building in Action 3. Patient and Community Engagement for Mental Health Disparities in Latino Youth 4. Patient and Community Engagement for Mental Health Disparities in Asian Youth 5. Patient and Community Engagement for Mental Health Disparities in Native American/American Indian Youth 6. Patient and Community Engagement for Mental Health Disparities in Arab Youth 7. Patient and Community Engagement for Mental Health Disparities in Black Youth 8. Families and Engagement

Section 3: Settings for Partnerships 9. Churches/Faith Communities 10. Schools 11. Community Based Organizations 12. Non-Profits 13. Youth Led Organizations 14. Hospitals and Clinics 15. Conclusion: Best practices and implementation considerations