Lots of discussions so far at #SSCR2024 on turning research into practice and ensuring its real-world applications. @INforMHAA impact is about enhancing professional practice by fostering greater awareness between two professional groups: #interpreting & #socialcare
Assessing the mental health of someone who speaks another language is complex. The interpreter does not just 'translate' but has to reflect the actual mental state of the person
A complex task that calls for a combination of two sets of expertise: the #AMHP brings in their mental health knowledge & the #interpreter supports communication, to then support the #AMHP's decision-making which may have #legal implications
Trust between both professionals is key to supporting this complex endeavor. Open communication needs to be established to address challenges as they arise (they will)
But it is also a rewarding process, and the only way to ensure #equality, respect for #diversity, and true #inclusion. Some key priorities for @NIHRSSCR as evidenced by their support for @INforMHAA