Why Black Communities Should Know About Psychiatric Care
May 19 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
The relationship between Black communities and psychiatric care has always been shaped by both need and harm. From the legacy of medical racism to ongoing disparities in diagnosis, treatment, and access, this panel makes space for honest conversation about what it means to navigate these systems with clarity and care.
Together, we’ll name the tensions, validate lived experiences, and explore what informed, self-determined psychiatric care can look like. You’ll leave with historical context, practical tools for advocacy, and a deeper sense of agency in making decisions about your own—or your loved ones’—mental health care.
Why Black Communities Should Know About Psychiatric Care