520-Addressing the Complexities of Intersectionality when Caring for Children Living with Sickle Cell Disease

This session is Open to:

All of Saybrook Community (Faculty, Students, Staff, etc..)

Description:

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited chronic disease that impacts millions of persons worldwide; however, in the United States (US), the myth of SCD being a ‘Black disease’ persists. Healthcare disparities, structural racism, misinformation, and adverse social determinants of health complicate care and exacerbates the chronic pain and emotional/psychological stress that many children living with SCD contend with across the lifespan. Mental health professionals are key members of integrative treatment teams, as well as private/community, yet they may be challenged in treating chronic pain and mental health issues associated with SCD in the complexities of intersectionality. This presentation will provide a brief historical overview of SCD in the US, the socio-cultural-political contexts that may complicate children and their families’ experiences, the manifestation of the disease and implications for mental well-being, and theoretical frameworks that may contribute to effective treatment/intervention. 

Presenters:

Theopia Jackson

Requirement for Program:

No

Session Number:

520

Zoom Session Information:

ZOOM LINK: https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/98394853060

Meeting ID: 983 9485 3060

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