Let's talk about it: BIPOC mental health for young people
DESCRIPTION:
Recording date: July 22, 2021
Join Aya and Abrar in an interactive, online session for young people to learn about:
- Barriers to service
- Mental health stigma in BIPOC communities
- How racism can impact and intersect with mental wellbeing of the community
Abrar and Aya will also explore intergenerational trauma and how we can overcome it as a community. This session is for any young people who are interested in learning more about the mental health experiences of young people who are connected to BIPOC communities.
Facilitators:
- Abrar Mechmechia, Abrar Trauma and Mental Health Services
- Aya Saeed, Abrar Trauma and Mental Health Services
Related resources:
- Naseeha.org: confidential peer to peer support available to Muslim and non-muslim youth
- Pathways to Care: community-driven and youth-led project committed to transforming the mental healthcare system for Black children, youth and their families.
- Kids Help Phone
- Jack.org
- The New Mentality
