05:00 pm
Mon Mar 11

Advancing Mental Wellbeing in Communities of Color (OFFICIAL)

JW Marriott Austin
110 E 2nd Street, Austin, TX, 78701
0.61km W

This is an official event. More info on badges, wristbands & priority access.

JW Marriott

Salon FG

18+

110 E 2nd St.

Speakers

Lauren Carson

Black Girls Smile Inc

Shanti Das

Silence the Shame

Nadia Richardson

No More Martyrs

David Rivera

Steve Fund

All too often when we think or hear about mental health, negative stereotypes and stigma are among the first things that come to mind, especially in communities of color. This panel brings together top nonprofit leaders who are utilizing creative, innovative and timely strategies to tackle the stigma, lack of education and awareness surrounding mental health in communities of color. This candid discussion will also focus on the need to implement programs and initiatives that positively impact mental health wellness on the individual, institutional, and systemic levels. The discussion will highlight the importance of outreach methods that allow communities of color to heal from generational trauma and proactively improve wellness through culturally appropriate methods and interventions.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

Primary Entry: Platinum Badge, Interactive Badge

Secondary Entry: Music Badge, Film Badge

Format: Panel

Event Type: Session

Track: Health & MedTech presented by Kaiser Permanente

Level: Intermediate