Advancing Mental Health in the African American Community by Fostering Inclusion in Workplace and Educational Settings-View Presentation

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In this webinar, Dr. Harris, along with Dr. Acosta, Dr. Higgins, and Dr. Monroe, discuss the importance of advancing mental health in the African American community by fostering inclusion in workplace and educational settings. Dr. Harris introduces the Striving in Excellence series, which focuses on overcoming mental health barriers in African American communities. The panelists, experts in psychiatry and diversity, share insights on inclusion, imposter syndrome, microaggressions, and depression among medical students and healthcare providers. They emphasize the need for cultural humility, equity-centered approaches, and the importance of seeking mentors, fostering safe spaces, and promoting well-being in diverse communities. The discussion highlights the role of individuals in creating change and offers resources, tools, and organizations like Black Psychiatrists of America for those looking to get involved in addressing mental health challenges in African American communities.

Keywords

Dr. Harris

Dr. Acosta

Dr. Higgins

Dr. Monroe

mental health

African American community

inclusion

diversity

cultural humility