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African American mental health will be the focus of the two-day virtual Symposium on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 14-15, 2021. This two-day event, Breaking the Stigma: African American Mental Health Symposium’s theme this year is Shifting the Narrative. It is sponsored by Valarie Cunningham, The Synergy Health Center, and Western Michigan University College of Health and Human Services.
                                  
The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon each day and will bring more than 10 respected presenters of African American Mental Health together for teaching and training with far-reaching implications. Registration is $99 and includes workshops and six (6) CEU Credits in SW and McBap for attendance

The Symposium is designed to launch conversations around African American mental health in the greater Kalamazoo Community - and with the online platform now in place - around the country and world.

Who should attend?
  • Mental health professionals
  • Attorneys
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Parents   
  • School counselors and teachers
  • Community stakeholders
  • Faith-based institutions
  • Hospitals, colleges and universities
Workshop Agenda
The Symposium will bring experts in the field of African American Mental Health together for an important discussion with far-reaching implications. 

Those who attend will have the chance to listen to experts discuss how to help people understand the stigmas associated with African American mental health.
Event Information:
When: Thursday and Friday, Oct. 14-15 | 8:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Online
Cost: $99
Registration includes breakout session choices, two keynote speakers, and CEU credits
 
Contact for sponsorship opportunities or more information:
The Synergy Health Center
625 Harrison St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Sponsored by:
Valarie Cunningham
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