In a culture where the notion of “blackness” equaling inferiority is still far too prevalent, an entire generation of young people is at risk of not achieving the self-actualization essential to ongoing mental health. How do we engage young people in discussions of mental illness and addiction so that shame and blame are removed? How can we talk about things in such a way that we increase healing for young people who hurt? How can we best encourage a healthy self-respect amongst youth? Following a meditative moment led by the Holistic Life Foundation, Dr. Halcyon Francis, DSW, LCSW-C, H.F. & Associates, LLC, facilitates a dialogue addressing these and other questions. 

This event was part of the 2015 Talk About It Series