Among all of the health disparities that plague African Americans, mental health could arguably be in the top five.  Data suggests that the historical Black and African American experience in America continues to be categorized by trauma (historical and current) and violence. 

This conversation will include discussion of the stigma of mental health support which causes African Americans to feel ashamed for seeking help, display and discuss the data around suicide rates in comparison to other races, and provide professional advice to behavioral health providers and mental health workers on the importance of access to care and continued mental health support.

The panelists for this event will be Victor Armstrong; C. Jason Branch, Ph.D., and Tyrice McCoy, MA. The conversation will be moderated by national mental health Life Coach and comedian, Leo Flowers.