Managing Mental Ill Health in Racially Diverse Communities
Training to understand mental ill health in racially diverse communities, including stigma, racism, cultural factors and effective support strategies.
Training to understand mental ill health in racially diverse communities, including stigma, racism, cultural factors and effective support strategies.
Different communities understand and talk about mental health in different ways. In some communities, mental health problems are rarely spoken about and may be viewed negatively, creating barriers to open discussion and engagement with health services. This course explores how mental ill‑health affects racially diverse communities, the impact of racism and discrimination, and how organisations can respond positively and supportively.
In‑house courses are private sessions delivered exclusively for a group of people from your organisation, on a date that suits you, with the option to tailor the content to your staff and setting.
Open courses are public Equality and Diversity UK training dates that anyone can book onto, ideal when you only need training for one or two people.
This Mental Health Awareness training will:
A: We are referring to groups who face disproportionate barriers in society because of their race, ethnicity, culture or heritage. These inequalities are shaped by historic and ongoing experiences of racism, discrimination, social exclusion and unequal access to opportunities.
Mental health does not exist in isolation. It is deeply influenced by a person’s lived environment, cultural expectations, family structures, faith, migration experiences, and the way their community understands and talks about mental health. For some groups, stigma, silence or fear of judgement can make it harder to seek help or even acknowledge distress.
Different ethnic groups experience mental health problems in different ways. These differences reflect cultural norms, community narratives, socioeconomic pressures, and the impact of racism — both subtle and overt. Understanding these variations is essential for providing support that is respectful, relevant and genuinely effective.
To help delegates understand:
By the end of the training delegates will have an understanding of:
All our courses are tailored to ensure the training reflects your organisation’s goals and priorities.
The course can be delivered face to face or online, via Zoom or Teams.
Please note: the half-day rate is not always available for face-to-face sessions.
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