Conference Description:
The pandemic and social upheaval of the past years have strained systems of care and the relationships between marginalized communities and the institutions that provide education, physical and mental healthcare, and other social services. Understanding sources of rupture, alienation, and disconnection are essential to begin the repair work that will provide access to care and understanding of the diverse challenges faced by children and families during this time.
This year’s Riggs-Yale Virtual Conference on Developmental Psychopathology, Family Process, and Social Context will include:
Speakers working in the community as mental health ambassadors
Systems issues around workforce shortages of professionals and paraprofessionals
Cultural humility in work with diverse groups
Ways to improve outreach and engagement with children and families