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Intersections: Stigma, Behavioral Health, and Prevention Best Practices
May 21 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Enhancing Prevention Efforts:
Prevention Application Community of Practice
Overview:
Prevention Application Community of Practice spaces will support the continuing education of prevention professionals in a manner that is engaging, focused on skill building, dynamic, and in line with statewide goals. Together we will “unpack” what has been learned in professional competency training events, thus supporting the application of skills and development of sector partnerships and networking. Prevention Application spaces are intended to be a collective learning space with reflection opportunities for participants.
May Topic
This session dives into the complex interplay between stigma, behavioral health, and effective prevention strategies. This presentation explores how social drivers of health (SDOH) intersect with stigma to impact access to behavioral health services and preventive interventions. Additionally, it examines initiatives such as Let’s Get Healthy California, focusing on their role in addressing these intersections and promoting primary prevention. Participants will gain insights into innovative approaches for reducing stigma, enhancing prevention support systems, and implementing best practices that prioritize health equity and inclusivity. Through this discussion, attendees will be equipped to foster healthier communities by addressing the root causes of stigma and promoting comprehensive approaches to prevention.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are not eligible for Prevention Applications Community of Practice sessions. If you have any questions, please reach out to ABHPCinfo@cars-rp.org.
About the Presenters
Dr. Sarif Alrai (he/him) is a UK-trained Educational Psychologist (EP) with a career nearly a decade. He currently practices in the UK as an EP and in the state of Arizona as a School Psychologist. Combining expertise in Western and Islamic psychology, Dr. Alrai fosters a deep understanding of the human experience, particularly for those within faith communities. He has extensive experience developing and delivering training across a wide range of mental health topics, including anxiety, depression, and trauma – especially through the lens of faith. His training repertoire also encompasses intervention development, therapeutic practices, learning difficulties, and speech and language needs. A devoted mentor, Dr. Alrai has also supervised trainee psychologists and Master’s level students in Special and Inclusive Education, fostering self-reflection and continuous learning through their experiences.
Driven by a desire to support the vulnerable, Dr. Alrai currently focuses on developing programs for young adults within the Muslim community. Utilizing established channels in mosques, community spaces, and natural environments, he empowers them with a holistic understanding of essential lifestyle factors rooted in Islamic principles. Dr. Sarif Alrai’s expertise bridges cultural divides, offering a unique perspective in mental health support. His dedication to empowerment and holistic well-being places him in good stead to continue to support those in need.
Lane Krumpos (she/her) as witnessed firsthand the intersection of mental health, juvenile justice, and education and understands the transformative impact that can occur when these systems operate collaboratively, inclusively, equitably, and remain trauma-informed. She is passionate about leading with these values, supporting community partners in transformative ways of being, and amplifying youth voices to promote leadership. Throughout her career, Lane has worked in various roles, including the juvenile prison system, policy reform, education, peer counseling, and crisis response mental health. She has created training programs to support schools and community organizations with healing-centered practices, staff wellness and resilience, suicide prevention, suicide intervention, crisis postvention response, and restorative justice practices.
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