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