Ethnopsychopharmacology: Meeting the Needs of Hispanic/Latin Populations
Presented by Gerardo Rodriguez-Menendez, PhD, MSCP, ABPP
Recorded on Friday, March 15th, 2024
Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page
SAMSHA studies indicate that the lifetime incidence for Hispanic immigrants is between 13-29% for mood and anxiety disorders and 21-29% lifetime prevalence for US born Hispanics/Latins. This does not take into account the varying backgrounds from which Hispanics/Latins come from, that is country of origin, SES, educational background, race, and immigration status. In brief, there is a dire need for bicultural and bilingual Hispanic/Latin psychologists in the community. In particular, patients have challenges obtaining services in Spanish/Portuguese from practitioners who are highly knowledgeable about the provision of mental health services and have expertise working with Hispanic and Latin patients from a variety of cultures. This is especially true for Hispanic patients seeking pharmacotherapy.
In this presentation multilingual competencies for the provision of psychotherapy, assessment, and pharmacotherapy with Hispanic patients will be discussed. Information pertinent to understanding Hispanic/Latin cultures and standards for the provision of clinical services will be provided to assist practitioners in better serving the needs of Hispanic/Latin patients and their respective communities.
When attended in full, this program offers 1.0 APA CEs for Psychologists.
SAMSHA studies indicate that the lifetime incidence for Hispanic immigrants is between 13-29% for mood and anxiety disorders and 21-29% lifetime prevalence for US born Hispanics/Latins. This does not take into account the varying backgrounds from which Hispanics/Latins come from, that is country of origin, SES, educational background, race, and immigration status. In brief, there is a dire need for bicultural and bilingual Hispanic/Latin psychologists in the community. In particular, patients have challenges obtaining services in Spanish/Portuguese from practitioners who are highly knowledgeable about the provision of mental health services and have expertise working with Hispanic and Latin patients from a variety of cultures. This is especially true for Hispanic patients seeking pharmacotherapy.
In this presentation multilingual competencies for the provision of psychotherapy, assessment, and pharmacotherapy with Hispanic patients will be discussed. Information pertinent to understanding Hispanic/Latin cultures and standards for the provision of clinical services will be provided to assist practitioners in better serving the needs of Hispanic/Latin patients and their respective communities.
After attending this intermediate-level program, participants will be able to:
- Identify and describe at least two challenges psychologists may face incorporating multicultural concepts into clinical pharmacotherapy when working with Hispanic/Latin communities.
- Explain at least two strategies psychologists may use for incorporating multicultural concepts and processes into effective pharmacotherapy with Hispanics/Latins.
- Identify and explain at least two resources for obtaining culturally relevant research to inform clinical practices with Hispanic/Latin populations.
This program meets APA’s continuing education STANDARD 1.1: Program content focuses on application of psychological assessment and/or intervention methods that have overall consistent and credible empirical support in the contemporary peer reviewed scientific literature beyond those publications and other types of communications devoted primarily to the promotion of the approach.
This program meets APA’s continuing education GOAL 1: Program is relevant to psychological practice, education, and/or science.
Gerardo Rodriguez-Menendez, PhD, MSCP, ABPP; Professor & Chair, Clinical Psychopharmacology Department
Dr. Gerardo (Gery) Rodriguez-Menendez is a licensed psychologist in Florida, a Board Certified Psychologist with the American Board of Professional Psychology, and the President of the American Academy of Clinical Psychology. Dr. Rodriguez is Chair and Distinguished Professor of the Clinical Psychopharmacology Department at The Chicago School. Apart from clinical psychology, he also has specialties in psychopharmacology, neuropsychology and pediatric psychology. His career spans a broad spectrum of responsibilities in education, administration, research, and consulting. He maintains a private consulting practice, the R-A Pinnacle Group, assisting businesses and organizations in areas of strategic planning, leadership coaching, accreditation and licensing, academic governance and ethics, program development, and faculty development. Dr. Rodriguez received the 2020 Award Distinguished Research and Scholarship at The Chicago School. He is also the recipient of the Distinguished Contribution to the Advancement of Pharmacotherapy at the State Level Award from APA Division 55.
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Target Audience: Psychologists and Health Service Psychology (clinical, counseling, school), psychology students.
Psychologists. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 1.0 continuing education credits. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in its continuing education activities. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is also committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles for Psychologists. Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods.
Non Psychologists. Most licensing boards accept Continuing Education Credits sponsored by the American Psychological Association but non-psychologists are recommended to consult with their specific state-licensing board to ensure that APA-sponsored CE is acceptable.
*Participants must attend 100% of the program in order to obtain a Certificate of Attendance.
If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address questions, concerns and any complaints to [email protected]. There is no commercial support for this program nor are there any relationships between the CE Sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest.