Foundations Recovery Network
Foundations Recovery Network
#74: Growing Cultural Competence with Vanina Hochman
#74: Growing Cultural Competence with Vanina Hochman
#74: Growing Cultural Competence with Vanina Hochman
Wednesday 3rd October 2018
Vanina Hochman discusses the importance of cultural competence in mental health care to better reach and treat diverse communities on 'Recovery Unscripted'.
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Get the buttons here!Embracing Cultural Diversity in Mental Health Care with Vanina Hochman
People's behavior makes sense in context and it gives me great satisfaction to have a person feel understood and welcomed and loved, and, once again, connection with someone and love does heal.
Mental health treatment isn't a one-size-fits-all solution, especially when it comes to serving diverse communities. In this episode of 'Recovery Unscripted', Vanina Hochman, a community relations representative, dives into the critical need for cultural competence in mental health care. Hochman discusses how understanding and respecting cultural differences can significantly improve the effectiveness of treatment. She shares her experience with the Latin community, where privacy and family support play crucial roles in addiction recovery.
Hochman emphasizes the importance of mental health professionals stepping out of their traditional settings and engaging with people in their own environments, like community fairs and school events. By fostering connections and educating communities, she believes that love and understanding can work hand-in-hand with professional care to heal. Tune in to hear Hochman's passionate insights on making mental health care more inclusive and effective for everyone.