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Importance of cultural issues and diversity in service delivery for traumatized young children


Tuesday, November 3, 2015 : 9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Chandra Ippen, Ph.D., Psychology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Audio (mp3) recording Recorded Presentation (mp4)
Background: From a mental health and public health perspective, it is important to examine how culture and context can impact mental and behavioral health systems by affecting perceptions and delivery of health services. This presentation will describe implementation of national and internationally recognized evidence-based practice, Child Parent Psychotherapy. It will underscore  the importance of recognizing and addressing cultural issues and the importance of diversity. 

Method: Research and clinical perspectives on assessment will be presented. The research including randomized controlled trials to evaluate the effectiveness of Child-Parent Psychotherapy will be presented in light of the effectiveness and usefulness of the treatment with infants, toddlers and families from different backgrounds and in diverse settings. 

Findings/Implications: Child-Parent Psychotherapy has been found to be effective in treating traumatized infants and young children and their caregivers. Public health and policy implications will be presented related to the importance of raising awareness and recognizing and addressing cultural and diversity issues and needs of these young, vulnerable children.

Learning Areas:

Administer health education strategies, interventions and programs
Planning of health education strategies, interventions, and programs
Public health or related education
Public health or related organizational policy, standards, or other guidelines

Learning Objectives:
Describe an evidence-based practice for young children and families and applications to underserved, diverse populations

Keyword(s): Mental Health, Child/Adolescent Mental Health

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: Associate Research Director of the Child Trauma Research Program at the University of California, San Francisco and the Early Trauma Treatment Network, a member of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN). She has worked on seven longitudinal studies and has conducted treatment outcome research on the effectiveness of psychosocial intervention programs. She has expertise on the importance of incorporating a cultural focus when working with young children who have experienced trauma.
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.

Back to: 4051.0: Innovative Directions for Recognizing and Meeting the Needs of Young Children and Families (Organized in Collaboration with the Mental Health Section)