Rural and Frontier CSC Considerations to Address Trauma and Race-View Presentation Slides

View Presentation Slides

Pdf Summary

The document outlines the proceedings and content of the 3rd National Conference on Advancing Early Psychosis Care in the U.S., focusing on rural and frontier communities, and responses to COVID-19. Funded by a grant from the American Psychiatric Association, it emphasizes trauma-informed and culturally sensitive care approaches.<br /><br />Key topics include the adaptation of the Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) in Oregon, targeting regions characterized as rural and frontier, often with limited internet and healthcare access. EASA has been implemented in 35 of 36 Oregon counties, informed by Australian guidelines and featuring task-driven CSC teams to promote flexibility and sustainability. This includes specific adaptations for tribal lands and rural challenges like distance and resource scarcity.<br /><br />The conference speakers, including Katherine Anne Bahira Hayden-Lewis and Nicholas J. K. Breitborde, shared insights into technical assistance, training adaptations for rural practitioners, and the importance of trauma-informed care. Challenges discussed include connectivity, geographical isolation, and the necessity for culturally sensitive practices. Strategies implemented include rotating in-person training, enhancing online learning, and developing resources like the Benchmark Fidelity Tool to ensure successful program implementation.<br /><br />The document also highlights a commitment to equity with the creation of Institutional Equity and Tribal charters guiding EASA's operations. Furthermore, the document mentions the NAVIGATE program’s focus on implementing first-episode psychosis teams, addressing the unique strengths and challenges facing rural and frontier communities. Specific strategies for overcoming common issues included engaging local communities, employing local trusted individuals, and promoting mental health education aimed at reducing stigma.<br /><br />Overall, the conference aimed at sharing methodologies for delivering efficacious mental health care to rural populations, by blending community insights with structured programmatic training and support systems.

Keywords

Early Psychosis Care

Rural Communities

COVID-19 Response

Trauma-Informed Care

Culturally Sensitive Care

EASA Program

Oregon Healthcare

Geographical Isolation

Institutional Equity

First-Episode Psychosis