Food Insecurity: Clinical and Forensic Mental Health Considerations

1 Hour | 1 CE

This on-demand professional training program on Food Insecurity: Clinical and Forensic Mental Health Considerations is presented by Jerrod Brown, PhD.

This badge-earning program can be shared digitally on platforms like LinkedIn or your resume and counts towards a certificate. Enroll in this program to earn credit towards the Integrated Behavioral Health Certificate and share your new digital credentials with prospective employers and colleagues.

Food insecurity, a pressing public health crisis, intersects significantly in clinical, forensic, and behavioral health settings. Recognizing and addressing this issue is crucial, as individuals facing food insecurity are more susceptible to a spectrum of cognitive, emotional, and physical health challenges. Food insecurity is also a factor to consider within the context of criminality and forensic mental health populations.

This program overviews the impact of food insecurity on clinical and forensic mental health populations. It provides a thorough understanding of its implications for intake processes, effective screening, and intervention strategies. The session is anchored by empirically based research findings, shedding light on the complex interplay between food insecurity and mental health.

This program is specifically designed for Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and other mental health professionals engaged in clinical and forensic settings. It offers valuable insights and practical tools for those dedicated to understanding and mitigating the consequences of food insecurity on mental health.