We all have biases because our life experiences shape how we see the world. These natural inclinations can cause problems if we don’t recognize them, leading to unfair judgments and potentially prejudiced behavior. In mental health, it’s important to be aware of your biases because once you know about them, you can make thoughtful decisions to balance out biased thinking and reduce the potential for negative impacts on others. Your journal assignment involves exploring credible resources on the concept of bias in mental health, as well as discussing your perspectives, considering their impact on your work, and exploring strategies to overcome these biases in counseling practice.
DIRECTIONS
Start by choosing a credible resource on bias in mental health. Then, discuss your thoughts on the resource and consider how applying its concepts and insights could assist you in reducing bias in mental health counseling.
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
Resource Identification: Identify a credible resource on bias in mental health. Support with a summary of the resource’s key ideas and what makes it credible.
Personal Perspective: Discuss views on the identified resource from a personal perspective. Support by listing the elements or concepts that you agree or disagree with.
Impact Explanation: Explain how bias in mental health can impact treatment for clients. Support by referencing examples from the identified resource.
Proposed Strategies: Discuss potential strategies for reducing bias in counseling practice. Support with references from the module’s resources.
What to Submit
Submit your journal as a 2- to 3-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Sources should be cited according to APA style.
