An Introduction to Mental Health Evaluations for Immigration Cases
Summary
This course introduces participants to the growing and impactful field of mental health evaluations for immigration cases. Participants will explore various forms of immigration relief and understand the critical role mental health evaluations play in supporting individuals applying for different types of relief.
This course will help participants understand the legal context, ethical considerations, and the vital importance of cultural competence and humility in conducting mental health evaluations for immigration cases. In addition to introducing participants to this growing field, participants will also leave with an understanding of how they can better support those going through the immigration application process.
Describe the different forms of immigration relief for which mental health evaluations are commonly requested.
a) Identify ethical conflicts and considerations that can occur when conducting mental health evaluations for immigration cases.
b) Describe how cultural competence and humility can impact the evaluation process and outcomes.
Discuss how cultural competence and humility can impact the evaluation process and outcomes.
Agenda
Date
Time
Description
September 19, 2024
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Overview of mental health evaluations for immigration cases
September 19, 2024
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Forms of immigration relief and the role of mental health evaluations
September 19, 2024
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Ethical considerations: Conflicts of interests, dual roles, advocacy, and self-care
September 19, 2024
1:30pm - 1:45pm
Role of cultural competence and humility
September 19, 2024
1:45pm - 2:00pm
Opportunities for social workers and other mental health providers to support those applying for immigration relief.