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Module 4: Untying the Knot

Learning Objectives

Discuss possible therapeutic approaches to mental disorders in African Americans

As the previous modules in this curriculum have shown, HIV-positive African Americans who also have mental disorders find their lives caught up in a complex knot as they face a unique set of challenges in receiving appropriate diagnosis, treatment, and support to live healthier, more productive lives.

Pre-training Assessment

Regarding patients’ fears of mental health treatment, which of the following statements is True?
1. A. The proportion of whites who feared mental health treatment was 2.5 times greater than the proportion of African Americans with the same fear.
2. B. Comparable proportions of African American and white patients feared mental health treatment.
3. C. The proportion of African Americans who feared mental health treatment was 2.5 times greater than the proportion of whites with the same fear.
Which of the following statements is True?
1. A. Approximately twice as many white families as African American families have incomes below the federally defined poverty line.
2. B. Approximately twice as many African American families as white families have incomes below the federally defined poverty line.
3. C. Comparable proportions of African American and white families have incomes below the federally defined poverty line.
Is the following statement True or False?
The limited number of African American mental health professionals is the only structural barrier to increased use of mental healthcare services among African Americans.
1. True
2. False

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	About Curriculum 2 Introduction Module 1: Context: African Americans, Mental Disorders, and HIV Disease Learning Objectives & Pretraining Assessment The Complex Knot—Being HIV-Positive, African American, With a Mental Disorder African Americans’ Vulnerability to Mental Disorders Evolving Demographics of US Society Patterns of Access to Healthcare Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues HIV, Vulnerable Populations, and African Americans Summary References Assessment Questions Module 2: What Is a Mental Disorder? Learning Objectives & Pretraining Assessment Depression Depression Among African Americans Treatment of Depression Bipolar Disorder DSM Criteria for Bipolar Disorder Treatment Anxiety Disorders Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Panic Disorder Other Anxiety Disorders Treating Anxiety Disorders Anxiety Disorders Among African Americans Schizophrenia How Is Schizophrenia Treated? Psychosocial Treatments Schizophrenia Among African Americans Mental Health–Seeking Habits of African Americans References Ethnopsychopharmacology Considerations References Summary Assessment Questions Module 3: HIV Infection and Mental Disorders Learning Objectives & Pretraining Assessment Incidence of Mental Disorders in the United States Associations Between HIV Disease and Mental Disorders Treatment of Mental Disorders in HIV-Infected Patients Summary References Assessment Questions Module 4: Untying the Knot Learning Objectives & Pretraining Assessment Barriers to Obtaining Appropriate Diagnosis and Care Mental Health Services Sector Role of Multicultural Organizations Employing Nonstandard Therapeutic Tools Role of Spirituality Music Therapy Review and Further Resources Summary References Assessment Questions Case Studies Suggested Activities	Module 4: Untying the Knot Learning Objectives Discuss possible therapeutic approaches to mental disorders in African Americans As the previous modules in this curriculum have shown, HIV-positive African Americans who also have mental disorders find their lives caught up in a complex knot as they face a unique set of challenges in receiving appropriate diagnosis, treatment, and support to live healthier, more productive lives. Pre-training Assessment Regarding patients’ fears of mental health treatment, which of the following statements is True? A. The proportion of whites who feared mental health treatment was 2.5 times greater than the proportion of African Americans with the same fear. B. Comparable proportions of African American and white patients feared mental health treatment. C. The proportion of African Americans who feared mental health treatment was 2.5 times greater than the proportion of whites with the same fear. Which of the following statements is True? A. Approximately twice as many white families as African American families have incomes below the federally defined poverty line. B. Approximately twice as many African American families as white families have incomes below the federally defined poverty line. C. Comparable proportions of African American and white families have incomes below the federally defined poverty line. Is the following statement True or False? The limited number of African American mental health professionals is the only structural barrier to increased use of mental healthcare services among African Americans. True False Trouble viewing answers? See our Troubleshooting Tips! « BACK NEXT »
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Module 4: Untying the Knot