DSW Candidate – Tahlisha Dorsey
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2026 Event!
Advancing Culturally Responsive Perinatal Mental Health Screening for Black Women: Centering Lived Experience to Improve PMAD Identification, Cultural Validity, and Equitable Clinical Practice
DSW Candidate – Tahlisha Dorsey
Monday, April 27, 2026
10:30 AM-11:45 AM Eastern Time Zone
Session not eligible for CE credit.
Description
Advancing Culturally Responsive Perinatal Mental Health Screening for Black Women: Centering Lived Experience to Improve PMAD Identification, Cultural Validity, and Equitable Clinical Practice
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Describe key limitations of commonly used PMAD screening tools when applied to Black women in perinatal care settings.
- Explain the importance of cultural validity and lived experience in perinatal mental health screening and clinical decision-making.
- Identify the role of clinical social workers in advancing culturally responsive PMAD screening practices.
- Apply practice-informed strategies to improve PMAD identification and promote equitable perinatal mental health care for Black women.
Presenter Bio:
Tahlisha Dorsey, MSW, LISW-S, LCSW, is a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) candidate at the University of Kentucky. She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Serenity Therapy Services, a multidisciplinary mental health practice providing culturally responsive care to individuals, families, and perinatal populations. In addition to her clinical leadership role, Mrs. Dorsey serves as an adjunct instructor at the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash Campus, contributing to the education and professional development of future practitioners.
Mrs. Dorsey’s research interests center on Black maternal mental health, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), and the cultural validity of mental health screening and assessment tools used in clinical practice. Her doctoral capstone project examines the clinical effectiveness and cultural responsiveness of commonly used perinatal mental health screening instruments for Black women, with the goal of developing an innovative, equity-informed practice framework to guide screening, referral, and treatment processes. Her work is grounded in Intersectionality Theory, Black Feminist Thought, and Reproductive Justice frameworks.
Mrs. Dorsey’s professional and scholarly interests reflect a commitment to advancing culturally responsive social work practice, reducing structural barriers to care, and improving maternal mental health outcomes for historically marginalized populations.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Session not eligible for CE credit.
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
