Implementation of Lay-Delivered Mental Health Interventions for Underserved Populations in the United States: A Scoping Review

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm EDT

Meeting ID: 827 6575 4554
Passcode: 463386

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Blessed Sheriff, MD, MPH (she/her/hers)

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Presenter: Blessed Sheriff, MD, MPH (she/her/hers)

Blessed Sheriff, MD, MPH (she/her/hers) graduated from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and is a current psychiatry resident at Georgetown University. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University with a special focus in global mental health and research.

In her writing, she aims to explore pathways towards healing and social change for vulnerable populations. Her work has been featured in numerous publications including Write About Now, The Washington Post, PLOS One, and Pager Publications.

Program Learning Objectives – At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Assess the nature and extent of the role of the lay provider in mental health interventions
  • Illustrate strategies used across interventions to recruit, train, supervise, fund, and evaluate the incorporation of lay mental health providers
  • Indicate gaps and obstacles in the realization of intervention programs

Accreditation and Designation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by American Psychiatric Association (APA) and Washington Psychiatric Society. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Instructions to Claim CME Credit will be emailed to you post meeting. Please be sure we have your preferred email address. Thank you for your valued participation.