Black & Blue: The Intersection of Mental Health, Policing, and Race In A Crisis Response-Handout: Slides

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The document text provides information on a webinar titled "Black and Blue: The Intersection of Mental Health, Policing, and Race in a Crisis Response." The webinar is part of the Bebe Moore Campbell Equity in Mental Health Month series organized by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Division of Diversity and Health Equity. The webinar explores the historic origins of policing in America and its impact on current relations in Black and Brown communities. It also discusses a recent investigation by the Department of Justice on the policing by the Minneapolis Police Department and its potential impact on people living with mental health disorders. The webinar aims to provide a better understanding of the risk of fatal outcomes for unarmed Black people and those experiencing a mental health crisis, and explores innovative solutions to decrease the role of police in response to a mental health crisis. The document also provides information on panelists and their affiliations, as well as disclosure statements. Additionally, it includes information on how to download handouts, turn on captions, and participate in the Q&A session. The document concludes with a list of hashtags related to the webinar and upcoming webinars in the series.

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Black and Blue: The Intersection of Mental Health, Policing, and Race in a Crisis Response

webinar

Bebe Moore Campbell Equity in Mental Health Month series

American Psychiatric Association

policing in America

Black and Brown communities

Department of Justice investigation

mental health disorders

unarmed Black people

innovative solutions