Overview of the Annual Symposium
The US Congress designated July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. To celebrate the month, the Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Task Force is hosting its third
“Erase the Stigma Not Her Name” Virtual Symposium to highlight the mental health issues facing communities of color.
The Symposium will feature national mental health thought leaders, health experts, and advocates who share information on the state of mental health in diverse communities as well as issues and solutions impacting care, treatment, and research.
Symposium 2023
“Mending Minds: Addressing Mental Illness in
Families and Communities of Color”
The Symposium tackles the over-looked silent killer, mental illness. With its devastating tentacles affecting multiple generations of families of color, mental illness has been exacerbated by the pandemic. Meanwhile, families struggle to combat anxiety and stress caused by risk factors that include racial injustice, substance abuse, misuse of social media and other adverse experiences. The Symposium seeks to raise awareness about the severity of the crisis and the need for prevention in underserved communities.
State of Mind: The Prevalence of Mental Illness in Families and Communities of Color
Youth in Crisis: The Rise of Mental and Behavioral Health in Children & Adolescents
Integrated Care: Assessment, Prevention, Intervention & Treatment
Identifying/Addressing Cultural Biases and Mental Health Disparities
Advocacy, Resources and Partnerships
