Transforming Lives for Generations Empowering People for a Lifetime
Mental health in the African American community will be the focus of the two-day online Symposium on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 14-15. The two day event, African American Mental Health Symposium: Shifting the Narrative, is sponsored by Valarie Cunningham, The Synergy Health Center, and Western Michigan University College of Health and Human Services.
The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon each day— online via Webex—and will bring more than
10 respected practitioners of African American Mental Health together for an important discussion with
far-reaching implications.
The Symposium will provide a two-day microscopic examination of the stigmas affecting African
Americans in today’s society through a choice from 8 breakout sessions and 2 important keynote
speaker addresses. CEU’s are available for attendance: 6 SW, 6 MCBAP.
Who should attend:
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Mental Health Professionals
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Attorneys and Law Enforcement Officers
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Parents
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School counselors
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Community stakeholders
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Faith-based institutions
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Hospitals, Colleges and universities
Those who attend will have the chance to listen to experts in the field and discuss:
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How to help people understand the stigmas associated with African American mental health
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The realities of African American mental health
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Generational trauma and how it impacts life in the African American community
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The professional obligations of the surrounding communities
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The mental health challenges faced by the Black culture
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How to navigate the “system” and advocate for the underserved.
Event Information:
When: Thursday and Friday, Oct. 14-15, 8:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Online
Cost: $99
Registration includes breakout session choices and two keynote speakers.
"African American Mental Health has a stigma attached to it that you don't see among other segments of the community. Our position as a key provider of mental health services for the African American community is that there needs to be more discussion and visibility on the topic - that's the reason we are offering the Symposium."
Valarie Cunningham
Contact for registration, sponsorship, or more information:
Valarie Cunningham
The Synergy Health Center
625 Harrison St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
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