Over the past two years, we’ve seen an increase in disruptions that impact mental health, both at a system and individual level. These disruptions have come from not only the COVID-19 pandemic, but also societal issues. Racism has been a significant topic during this same time, brought to the forefront through by movements like Black Lives Matter and reconciliation with Indigenous and First Peoples of Canada.
The reality is that many Black, Indigenous, and people of colour continue to live with the negative impacts of racism on a daily basis. Additionally, evidence-based academic research has proven that there is a negative mental health effect when witnessing acts of racism as a bystander.
Presented by Soni Dasmohapatra, Intersections of Mental Health and Racism provides a historical context of the impact of racism on mental health and how it manifests in the present day. This webinar will provide an opportunity for participants to learn about the intersections of racism and mental health and understand the root causes.
Soni Dasmohapatra
Soni Dasmohapatra is a consultant who works with individuals, groups, public service institutions, and community agencies to facilitate the development of tools that focus on building inclusive platforms that incorporate strategy, design, wellness, and art for transformative change.
She has a Master’s in public administration from the University of Victoria and is a second-generation alumnus from the University of Alberta. Soni has a certificate in gender studies and human rights from Oxford University, United Kingdom. She is a recipient of the Government of Alberta Premier’s Public Service Award in public policy innovations for Albertans with Advancing Gender Equality in Alberta.
Intersections of Mental Health and Racism
Thursday, February 10
12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.
Webinar
Cost: free
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