Decolonizing Mental Health
for AAPI youth & families
Western frameworks of therapy,
psychiatry, and healing are generally
steeped in individualistic, paternalistic, and
racist ideals. How do we address this, as individuals
and as a society, when there are structural and systemic constraints in the current mental healthcare system? How do we re-envision wellness outside of Western biomedicine?
Design by April Chong
In this symposium, we will grapple with the questions above in several ways. In examining the limits of current data and research around AAPI mental health in NYC, we will propose areas of future research and explore how to better prepare clinicians to support our youth and families. In doing so, we will highlight cultural, familial, and community practices as strengths while challenging dominant paradigms and systems that perpetuate white supremacy.
Jacob Ham, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Ham is a clinical psychologist, Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Child Trauma and Resilience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He receives federal and local funding to advance trauma-informed practices throughout NYC. He trains and consults on trauma-informed engagement and maintains an active clinical practice for children, families and adults with a particular focus on using moment-to-moment relationship-based interventions to overcome trauma and improve mental health. He received his PhD at UMass Boston and finished clinical training at Harvard Medical School's Massachusetts General Hospital and Children's Hospital Boston.
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Thursday, November 2nd, 2023
9am - 7pm
9am
Welcome - Let's Jam!
What does "decolonizing mental health" mean to you?
9:30am
Setting the stage - Sahnah Lim, PhD, MPH, MIA
What does "decolonizing mental health" even mean?
10am
Keynote Speaker - Jacob Ham, PhD
Check back soon for details on this talk!
11am
Selected Virtual Panels
We are excited to offer various panel topics, including:
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Decolonizing mental health in research
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Creating safe & affirming spaces for AAPI families caring for relatives with mental health needs
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Decolonizing mental health with AAPI-identifying clinicians
12:15pm
Panel Shareback
Coming together to share takeaways, lessons learned and new ideas from the panels.
12:45pm
Closeout for Virtual Events
For those planning to attend in-person events, please use this time to travel to NYU Medical Science Building at 435 E30th Street (PREFERRED ENTRANCE) or 540 1st Ave.
Check back soon for details on this panel!
2:15pm
In person welcome
Welcome & transition to in-person events.
2:30pm
In person panel: Educational pathways to careers in mental health
3:45pm
In Person Workshops
We are excited to offer two workshop topics, including:
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Mindfulness & stress management with Naiyi Huang
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Dance as a form of healing with Kinding Sindaw
5pm
Closing Remarks - Linh An, PhD
Takeaways from the symposium and transition to reception.
5:15pm
Reception
Hosted in the NYU Medical Sciences Building at 435 E30th Street (PREFERRED ENTRANCE) or 540 1st Ave.
The virtual morning portion of this symposium (9am - 1pm) is eligible for Continuing Education (CE) Contact Hours.
Click here for information on how to obtain CE credits for attending this symposium.
NYSED Approved Provider of Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs)
New York University Silver School of Social Work is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed Social Workers {#SW-0012}. New York University Silver School of Social Work is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors {#MHC-0083}. For Mental Health Practitioners: Please check with your state, if you are not licensed in New York, to determine if these credits will be accepted for licensing renewal.
ASWB/ACE
ASWB/ACE Approved Provider of Continuing Education Contact Hours
This organization (NYU Silver School of Social Work, 1415) is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. NYU Silver School of Social Work maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period: 11/11/22 - 11/11/25. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval for continuing education credits.
Thank you to our sponsors!
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