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A Transformative Virtual Mental Health Event for BIPOC Adults
July 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT
A Transformative Virtual Mental Health Event for BIPOC Adults
Wednesday, July 24 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Shanequa E. Moore, LMSW, CEO and Founder of I’RAISE Girls & Boys, joins NAMI-NYC during Minority Mental Health Month to discuss the importance of self-care and wellness for BIPOC communities. The address will cover topics like:
- Recognizing the unique challenges faced by BIPOC communities regarding mental health.
- The power of cultural traditions in promoting well-being.
- Dismantling stigma surrounding mental health within BIPOC communities and more!
Live Spanish Interpretation will be available
Join the Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctdOitpzgvGdB4CrFdD423HPAj-vJ4Ops1
About The Presenters:
- Shanequa Moore (Keynote Address)- Shanequa Moore, LMSW, CEO and Founder of I’RAISE Girls & Boys, is a recognized expert and thought leader. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, she leverages her expertise to advocate for underserved communities, particularly BIPOC families.
- Dr Geoff Green (Mind Body Wellness) – Dr. Geoff D. Green II, with his extensive background in Neuroscience and a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University, specializes in Cognitive Brain Science. He has dedicated his career to helping countless people break free from stagnation, enhance their life quality, and create effective strategies for peak performance in both their professional and personal spheres.
- Tiyana Washington (Creative Self Care) – Tiyanna Washington is a NYC-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Founder of Tspeaksnyc, an agency dedicated to mental health and wellness for teen girls and women in underserved communities. She is renowned for organizing empowering workshops that create safe spaces for emotional well-being, coping skills, and resilience. A sought-after public speaker, her insights have been featured in Essence, XO Necole, Voyage LA, and more. Washington’s dedication to mental health has earned her acclaim as a leading voice in the mental health & wellness field.