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Despite the efforts to support Black Canadians and their mental health concerns, there
remain hardships in accessing the necessary social, psychiatric, or psychological services that are culturally relevant. One may think accessing a therapist, psychologist, or support group is as simple as walking through a door. However, access for Black Canadians
serves to be challenging because our African-descent ethnic-cultures span across different modalities and intersections, which does not require a “one shoe fits all” approach. Addressing mental health concerns requires an intentional understanding that many
prescriptions for healing Black Canadians are entrenched in white ideology that remains anti-Black, causing misdiagnosis to solve the many issues among Black people.
The Afro-Caribbean Mentorship Program (ACMP) and the University of Manitoba Black Alliance (UMBA) will be hosting an event in the month of February focused on bringing awareness to addressing mental health concerns in our Black
community.
On February 22nd, 2023, we encourage audience members, both at home and in person, to appreciate knowledge from our featured guest speakers and experience an open and thought-provoking group discussion in an effort to
educate and empower people.
The event focuses on providing Black community members and the broader community with the opportunity to talk about mental health issues openly
and safely with mental health professionals. By creating a safe space for Black people of different and respected lived experiences. We also encourage people from different ethnic backgrounds to connect with experts in the field, we strive to empower people
by granting them access to tools and resources that allow them to seek help but know how to access help. Additionally, we work towards raising awareness about the wide spectrum of mental health issues that affect the Black community and reducing the stigmas
associated with mental illness. This can include promoting positive behaviours that encourage people to seek help and inspire others to consider their emotional well-being.
The Winnipeg-based initiative will focus on two main approaches:
(1) Recognizing Black people's trauma and discussing mental health in the Black Community
(2) What next? – Seeking meaningful help to address trauma.
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