'Mental Health in the African-American Community' topic of WJCS Annual Kurz Conference

Terrie Williams, author of the critically acclaimed book, Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We’re Not Hurting, will spearhead a wide-ranging discussion of the topic of mental health in the African-American community at this year’s WJCS Annual Edythe Kurz Conference. A first-rate panoply of panelists will dissect the topic, discussing overcoming the stigma associated with mental illness, misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment and the role of the church. Williams, a licensed psychotherapist and mental health advocate, is credited with starting an unprecedented national dialogue that recounts her own personal struggle with depression and the impact the stigma of mental illness has particularly on the African-American community. Her dialogue led to a national mental health advocacy campaign that significantly heightened awareness and importance of mental and emotional health. Williams is the Co-Founder of New Legacy Leaders, a wellness and women’s empowerment movement created to combat depression, obesity and increase awareness of domestic violence and child abuse.

The conference is open to healthcare and other professionals as well as community members. The fee is $60.

Register online here. For more information, contact John Alterman, 914-949-7699 or jalterman@wjcs.com.