Addressing Mental Health Disparities

A virtual series from the National Center for Civil and Human Rights

This virtual series was made possible through the generous support of the National Black Talk Association for Education & Talent Development, Inc.

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One in five Americans has experienced a mental health issue. Those from marginalized communities have compounded effects, as mental health illnesses are not uniformly treated. The goal of our virtual series will be to address key areas of disparity in mental health treatment. 

Topics that are explored:

  • The toll of white supremacy on mental health

  • States’ lagging mental health parity laws

  • Mental health of youth in marginalized communities

  • Trauma informed care relating to gender-based and intersectionality-based violence

  • Human rights, HIV/AIDS and mental health

  • Homelessness and mental health

Who Should Attend? 

  • Social Workers

  • Mental health professionals 

  • Researchers

  • Nurse practitioners

  • Healthcare professionals

  • Students

  • Community leaders 

  • Policymakers

  • Human rights leaders

  • The general public

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