Addressing OUD in BIPOC Communities Part 2: Treatment and Recovery for Hispanic/Latino Populations (On-demand)-Recording Presentation

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The video content is a recording of a webinar titled "Addressing OUD and BIPOC Communities Part 2: How the Opioid Epidemic is Affecting the Latinx Community." The webinar is hosted by the Providers Clinical Support System and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. The presenter is Dr. Pierluigi Mancini, President of the Multicultural Development Institute, who is an expert in mental health and substance use disorders, with a focus on cultural and linguistic responsiveness. Dr. Mancini discusses the current situation of the Latinx community in relation to the opioid epidemic, including treatment challenges, policy issues, and recommendations. He highlights the importance of providing services in the language that individuals understand and the need for a bilingual, bicultural workforce. He also discusses the barriers faced by the Latinx community, including language barriers, limited health literacy, cultural differences, and discrimination. Dr. Mancini provides examples of interventions and treatment options that have been proven effective, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and peer support. He also addresses the impact of social determinants of health, such as poverty and limited economic opportunity, on the Latinx community's vulnerability to opioid use disorders. Overall, the webinar aims to raise awareness of the unique challenges faced by the Latinx community in relation to the opioid epidemic and to provide recommendations for addressing these challenges.

Keywords

OUD and BIPOC Communities

Latinx Community

Opioid Epidemic

Dr. Pierluigi Mancini

Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness

Treatment Challenges

Language Barriers

Interventions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Social Determinants of Health