Presenter: Dr. S. Jordan Wright
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Description: This workshop is a follow-up to NCRID’s 2022 virtual presentation on Bias, Mental Health, Audism, and Anxiety in Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals (BMAD). To date, we have a sample size of 368 individuals (N= 368) who participated in a multi-prong survey. Results indicate that acculturative stress based on hearing status combined with various intersectional identities are consistent with that of minoritized hearing groups. Yet, these results are exacerbated by hearing loss and audism as a predictor of the impact of mental health. This workshop will also explore the challenges reflected in accurate mental health data reporting, since we know from previous studies that D/HH individuals have a staggeringly high prevalence of misdiagnosis or non-diagnosis, both as a byproduct of unqualified access and a lack of access to medical interlocution. These challenges will be incorporated into the development of a new Audism Diagnosis Instrument, based loosely on the Implicit Association Tests developed by Project Implicit at Harvard University. The development of the ADI, along with the calibration of said batteries and the deployment of this instrument should prove useful in assisting clinicians and hearing professionals with a more accurate method of diagnosing common mental health issues in D/HH individuals. Interpreters who are aware of these challenges and instruments that are rampant in health literacy will be better prepared to function as competent professionals in health and pharmaceutical care involving D/HH clients.
Educational Objectives: Participants will be able to:
Understand and articulate the concrete effects of audism, it's impact on mental health, and the systems which perpetuate audism
Articulate the salient reasons why D/HH are often misdiagnosed, non-diagnosed, and unable to access mental health care.
Recognize instruments and broaden content knowledge of acculturative stress across minoritized populations in order to improve medical interpreting services
Target Audience: Interpreters
Workshop Style: Active (groups, breakouts, practice, hands-on, etc)
Language of Presentation: Signed ASL, with English interpretation.
