Overview of Health and Behavioral Health Social Determinants

Course overview

Program Description: This webinar will explore the impact of the social determinants of health (SDOH) such as socioeconomic factors, cultural dynamics, and systemic inequalities impact the health and mental health mental within Ohio's diverse communities. This webinar will discuss how the circumstances in which people live and work shape their health outcomes and drive many health & mental health inequalities, such as lower life expectancy, infant mortality, and greater burden of disease and mental disorders among disadvantaged populations. Presenters will discuss how Ohio has attempted to address SDOH through targeted social and economic policies and programs and the role psychologists can play in advocating for systemic change, fostering resilience, and implementing tailored interventions to address these determinants effectively. Learning Level: All Learning Objectives: As a result of this workshop, participants will be able to: Understand the concept of social determinants of mental health and their impact on individual and community well-being. Identify specific social determinants of mental health that commonly affect clients in various demographic groups. Discuss evidence-based strategies and interventions psychologists can employ to address social determinants of mental health within their clinical practice. Develop skills in conducting comprehensive assessments that include consideration of social determinants of mental health. About the Speakers: Eric M. Butter, PhD serves as Chief of the Division of Psychology in the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Chief of the Section of Psychology at Nationwide Children's and Director of Nationwide Children's Hospital's Child Development Center. Dr. Butter is a founding faculty member of Nationwide Children's Child Development Center: an interdisciplinary program offering multiple medical subspecialties including psychology; social work; marriage and family therapy; speech and language therapy; and genetics counseling. He obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Child Clinical and Community Psychology. In 1999, Dr. Butter completed a pre-doctoral internship in Pediatric Psychology and a post-doctoral fellowship in Pediatric Psychology and Developmental Disabilities in Columbus before moving into clinical research activities in neurodevelopmental disabilities and autism in collaboration with The Ohio State University Nisonger Center. His research has focused on the bio-medical correlates and potential etiologies of autism spectrum disorders and ADHD as well as psychological and medical treatment of these disorders. Dustin McKee, MSW, is the CEO of the Ohio Psychological Association. As a veteran advocate in health, human and social services, Dustin has led major initiatives to improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, poverty, and complex health conditions. Dustin has a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Earlham College and a Masters of Social work from Ohio University. Prior to obtaining his MSW, Dustin provided direct supports to individuals with serious mental illness in a community support program in rural Indiana. Greg Moody is Director of Professional Development at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs. He coordinates continuing education programs designed to serve public and nonprofit professionals across a lifetime of leadership in public service, including nonpartisan leadership training and education for current and future elected officials in state and local government. Greg joined the faculty after 24 years of public service in state and federal government. Prior to his appointment, Greg served as the executive director of Ohio Governor John Kasich Office of Health Transformation