Webinar: Trauma and COVID-19: Addressing mental health among racial/ethnic minority populations
The Office of Minority Health (OMH) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cordially invites you to join a national audience of mental health professionals, health advocates and educators, health care providers, public health professionals, and OMH partners and stakeholders for an upcoming webinar.
As part of the OMH observance of National Minority Mental Health Month, the webinar will help expand the conversation around the mental health impact of COVID-19 among minority populations. Speakers will discuss programs, resources, and best practices to help minorities access services and debunk mental health myths.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the signs, symptoms, and impact of trauma
- Share strategies to maintain mental wellness
- Share mental health programs and resources targeting racial and ethnic minority populations
- Highlight current federal efforts addressing racism and health inequities
This event is offering up to 1 Category 1 continuing education credit hour (CECH) for professionals who are designated Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES). Please note that these are the only continuing education units available for this event. If interested, please provide your first and last name and CHES ID number to CHECRequests@minorityhealth.hhs.gov prior to the event using the same email address that you provided at registration for the webinar.
