Movember is hosting its first-ever BIPOC Mental Health Week

In the US – and around the globe – right now, we’re facing a mental health crisis. From violent racial injustice to Covid-19, some of us are feeling more angry and alone than ever before. In response to this, men’s health and suicide prevention charity Movember is hosting BIPOC Mental Health Week. This week will highlight the dialogue about the unique challenges for black, indigenous and men of color when it comes to mental health and wellbeing.  

Join Movember on facebook.com/MovemberUSA from September 15 2020 for a week of virtual panel discussions with notable guests, experts and people with lived experience or who work in the mental health space.

This week of virtual panel discussions sees Movember aiming to create safe spaces for healthy dialogues with experts and people who have lived experience or work in the mental health space. And here’s the schedule for the week:

1. September 15

Black communities and mental health. What are the current and ongoing challenges?

• Moderator: Wilbert Cooper – Journalist (NYT Contributor, WSJ)
• Akbar Cook – Principal, Newark Public Schools
• Ashanti Branch – Founder, The Ever Forward Club
• Join us: 11:00am PT  / 2:00pm ET on facebook.com/MovemberUSA

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2. September 16

BIPOC communities and mental health. How are communities of color driving change and finding solutions?

• Moderator: Ruben Cantu – Program Manager, Prevention Institute
• Dr. Miguel Estevez – The Friendship House Counseling Clinic
• Vanessa Huynh – Site Coordinator, Google/CodeNext
• Raheel Ramzanali – Mo Bro-Houston
• Jeffrey Acido – Making Connections, Hawaii
• Join us: 9:00am PT  / 12:00pm ET on facebook.com/MovemberUSA

September 17

Diversity and mental health in the workplace: How to create safe and inclusive environments

• Miguel Quiroga, CEO Visible
• Garen Staglin, Co-Founder One Mind
• Nicholas Iadevaio, VP Human Resources, L’Oreal
• Robert Fung, Director of Prostate Cancer Programs, Movember
• Eric Bigger, Entertainment Professional
• Join us: 2:30pm PT / 5:30pm ET on facebook.com/MovemberUSA

 

 

 

 

 

 

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So, tune in and join Movember for BIPOC Mental Health Week. Now, more than ever, it’s time to come together to change the face of men’s health.

In the meantime, check out Contiki X Movember’s men’s mental health content hub for inspiring stories and practical advice.

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