FYI..
How far back in an individuals past, in a individuals culture, in the genetic pool to determine the trauma (trauma compounds itself to some extent) to determine the root cause of an individuals mental health issues. BEMA.
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Upcoming
Webinars for African American Mental Health
July is National
Minority Mental Health Month. During the week of July 27–31, SAMHSA is
spotlighting African American mental health. To support these
observances, SAMHSA is collaborating with partners to discuss African
American mental health issues in two upcoming webinars.
July 28, 2015 | 3–4
p.m. Eastern Time
The White House
Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans in partnership
with HHS and SAMHSA will host a webinar to foster an interactive
discussion on how we may increase the knowledge of mental health
challenges faced by African American youth.
David Johns, Executive
Director for the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for
African Americans, will lead the discussion. Guest panelists include:
- Richard T. McKeon, Branch
Chief, SAMHSA
- Dr. Gregory A. Hudnall,
Founder, HOPE4UTAH
- Terrie M. Williams,
Mental Health Advocate
- Lynn Keane, Parent
Advocate
July 30, 2015 | 2–3
p.m. Eastern Time
This webinar will
feature definitions and examples of various types of trauma—including
historical trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, race-based trauma, and
community trauma—that can impact mental health, student achievement,
performance, and retention. The webinar will present strategies for
assessing and addressing trauma among student populations at historically
black colleges and universities (HCBU), with approaches such as
trauma-informed care.
Suicides are
increasing among African American school-aged children. SAMHSA's
Suicide Safe app helps health care providers address suicidal
thoughts and behaviors, even in younger patients. Learn more and download
the app today.
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