My  Mental Health Matters

Film Screening

Friday, August 19 @ 7-9pm

Join us as we screen the film Outside the House: A Mental Health Documentary, by filmmaker Darnell Lamont Walker.

The film is about “how important it is to share our stories so others will understand they are not alone.”

Experts will be on hand for a Q+A session following the screening.

Sign up now to join us.

Engaging Talks

Saturday, August 20 @ 12-5pm

Join us for several talks around mental health, covering topics such as child and adolescent wellness as well as a look at mental health in various countries around the world.

• 12-12:10pm – Welcome
• 12:10-12:50pm – Insights for Boston’s African and Black Communities From Mental Health Community Work in Ghana and Kenya with Dr. Rick Wolthusen
• 12:50-1:30pm – Depression and Anxiety in Kids and Teens with Deanndra “Dee” Howard, LICSW
• 1:30-1:40pm – Break
• 1:40-2:20pm – Mental Health Stigma in the Black Community with Dr. Omotola “Tola” T’Sarumi
• 2:20-3pm – Understanding Trauma with Dr. Alaptagin “Al” Khan
• 3-3:30pm – Break
• 3:30-4:10pm – Living With Mental Illness with Rev. Dr. Norma J. Heath and moderator Scott J. O’Brien
• 4:10-4:50pm – Intersection of Mental Health and Faith with Dorothy SSebakka and Rev. Angelika A. Zollfrank

Family Day!

Sunday, August 21 @ 3-5pm or 5-7pm

We’re hosting interactive sessions around brain health, including activities that can be enjoyed by adults and young people alike.

Two times to choose from. Sign up now!