Discussion Prompt: Based on the materials from this week respond to the following questions. For reference, use the course materials and then identify one scholarly article that discusses mental health with children in foster care to enhance your post:
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Assessment of Mental Health Needs:
- Describe the most common mental health issues observed in foster youth as discussed in the course materials.
- Based on the article on racial disparities, how do these mental health challenges disproportionately impact racial and ethnic minority youth in foster care? Provide specific examples from the article.
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Interventions and Services:
- Identify two types of mental health interventions or services that could benefit foster youth, using examples from the presentation.
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Barriers to Mental Health Access:
- What are some of the systemic barriers that prevent minority foster youth from accessing mental health services?
- How can social workers advocate for better access and more equitable mental health services?
Respond to a Classmate by Sunday 11/10/24:
- In your response, suggest additional interventions or ways to overcome barriers to accessing mental health services for foster youth, particularly those from minority backgrounds.