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Anti-Racism and Mental Health Care (Part 2)

This half-day session will support regulated school mental health professionals in supporting the mental health needs of racialized youth.

About

This session will support the unique learning involved in supporting the MH needs of students from historically socially marginalized identities.

Part 2 helps to better understand the impact of micro-aggression on the mental health of Black and Indigenous students. Further learning related to anti-oppressive and Anti-racist practice and identity affirming MH support. The goal is to better understand what contributes to the gaps in health disparities and how to address those gaps.

Dr. Amy Gajaria will offer more practical tips for providing mental health services for racialized youth. The half-day session will be a deeper dive into reflective practice and learning.

Guest speaker: Dr. Amy Gajaria, CAMH

Language: The presentation will be delivered in English. Materials and breakout rooms will be available in English and French.

Zoom:

The link to the zoom meeting will be emailed shortly before each training date.

Any questions, contact Sherry Sim, Event Coordinator at 1-866-655-8548 or by email: sherry@innovative4you.com .

For more information or to register, contact your school board’s mental health leader.

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