3/23/23 Grand Rounds

Shani Dowd, LHD(hc)
Faculty for Multicultural Training in Psychology,
BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine at Boston Medical Center,
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Most people understand that much of what happens in organizations and groups is influenced by power. However, in analyzing power dynamics, individuals often allocate power to those who hold certain organizational roles, while underestimating the power that they may actually hold or have access to. Reactions to being in certain power relationships may be mistaken for personality characteristics, leading to blaming and shaming. This presentation will offer a framework for understanding one’s location in the power dynamics of a specific group and its influence on one’s experiences.

Learning Objectives:

1. Articulate the current state of knowledge on what constitutes high-quality and equitable mental health crisis services.

2. Apply implementation science principles to select research methods that address the unique challenge and opportunities of evaluation crisis services.

3. Advocate for meaningful data collection and program evaluation within mental health systems.