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Perspectives on Mental Health: Consequences of Racism and Otherism on Black Americans



February 27, 2021 @ 10:00 AM

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earth planet internet network This panel discussion addresses unique mental health consequences of racism and otherism on Black Americans. We will discuss access to healthcare, workplace discrimination and bullying, systemic racism and discrimination in the criminal justice system, issues related to women of color, and how the importance of barbershops to the mental health and wellbeing of Black men. The purpose of the panel is to provide varying perspectives and a “what’s next” solution-focused discussion, open to the public.


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Saturday, February 27, 2021

10:00AM - 11:30AM

Speakers:

Dr. Tonisha M. Pinckney

Panel Moderator NAMI MASSS Board of Directors, Chair of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Awareness (I.D.E.A.) Committee Regional Commissioner & Chair of the Worcester County Commission on the Status of Women

Dr. Mathieu Bermingham

Panelist President of NAMI Mass Board of Trustees Psychiatrist

Sgt. Din Jenkins, MS

Panelist Stoughton PD Training/Administrative Sergeant Metro-LEC Crisis Negotiator -Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council (METROLEC) President & CEO, Chief Facilitator & Collaborator at Supply The Why

Venita Chaney Qualls M.M., M.Ed, LMHC, LADC1, CADC, ICADC

Panelist Psychotherapist/Trauma Specialist CEO of Soulful Essentials, Inc., a mental health consulting agency, and The Comfort Zone, Inc., a 501 c 3 nonprofit

Roy J. Lynch LMHC

Panelist NAMI Mass Board of Directors Mental Health Clinician

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