Lesson 4 Special Considerations

Objectives:

  1. Discuss how culture and ethnic background may impact access to care.
  2. Describe cultural considerations when working with special populations.
  3. Identify circumstances requiring mandatory reporting.
  4. Define term co-occurring disorders.
  5. Identify common co-morbidities.
  6. Define health literacy and describe how to evaluate and adjust services to meet the needs of individuals and communities.

Course Outcomes met in this Lesson

  • Identify needs of specific behavioral health populations (e.g., children, older adults, and culturally specific communities).
  • Identify behavioral health literacy needs for individuals and communities

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