Decolonizing Suicide Prevention

Decolonizing Suicide Prevention

January 17, 2024 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

There is no cost to attend this training.

About this training:

This presentation will define decolonization within mental health and further in suicide prevention, how this can better support populations of color and immigrant populations, and how this concept is perpetuated by systems, beginning with the history of mental health and suicide prevention. Participants will recognize elements of colonization in mental health systems and can begin to advocate for culturally informed practices. This presentation will support cultural competency and cultural sensitivity to bring awareness on where individuals needing support may be struggling and will address participants’ potential bias. Participants will need to be prepared to discuss sensitive topics such as slavery and colonist practices throughout history.

Objectives:

• Define decolonization and recognize colonized practices.
• Deconstruct systemically racist practices and work towards equitable support.
• Understand the racist history of mental health and suicide prevention.
• Address potential implicit bias.

About the trainer:

Lydia Lamba, LLMSW (she/her/hers)

Lydia Lamba received her Master’s in Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University in Texas in 2022. She focuses her efforts on furthering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts within the mental health field and now, the suicide prevention field. Lydia became a citizen in 2019 and voted for the first time in 2020. She has presented on decolonized mental health at the Gentleness of Teaching Conference in 2022, and the NAMI Michigan chapter conference in 2023.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is for Health Care- Hospital, Primary Care, Mental Health, Private Practitioner, Social Service Organizations, Public Health/Communities at Large.