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The 2005 African American Health Summit Conference held January 28, 2005 brought needed attention to the issue of stigma and Black Women and their mental health needs and challenges. The conference entitled: "Embracing Wellness; Body, Mind, and Spirit" focused on creating messages of wellness and affirmation that support Black women to address the myriad of mental health needs and challenges experienced even still in this new millennium. Dr. Brenda Wade, noted San Francisco psychologist and morning keynote speaker at the Summit Conference asked the question, are Black women evil or depressed, and, when does a Black woman have time to acknowledge that she is depressed?"
Let's make this the year where we intentionally focus on and make time for improving our mental health, whether that means starting or re-starting therapy, joining a support group or sister circle, or just taking time to honestly assess how we are feeling emotionally. Dr. Brenda Wade can be contacted at www.docwade.com or at 888-DOC-WADE. The California Black Women's Health Project is also committed to improving the health of Black women and girls in California. Their web site at www.cabwhp.org offers helpful resources and insight into the health needs of Black women. |
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The National Black Women's Health Project is a leading African American health education, research, advocacy and leadership development institution. Founded in 1983 by health activist Byllye Y. Avery, it has been a pioneer in promoting the empowerment of African American women as educated health care consumers and a strong voice for the improved health status of African American women. The organization is gaining the well-earned reputation as the leading force for health for African American women. The National Black Women's Health Project possesses national stature as the only national organization devoted solely to the health of the nation's 19 million Black women and girls. www.blackwomenshealth.org |
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