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DIGrateful for the opportunity to moderate a panel discussion at the 48th Annual Cross Cultural Conference entitled:
“Can We Talk: A Community-Focused Conversation About the Mental Health Care of Individuals from Marginalized Populations.”
It was an honor to share space with such thoughtful leaders in this work:
Sonyia Richardson, PhD – Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work and Department of Psychiatry at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Terrance Wells, PhD – Family Support Services, LLC
Remarks from Edward Simmer, MD, MPH – Director of the South Carolina Department of Public Health
These conversations matter. When we center community voices, acknowledge systemic barriers, and speak honestly about disparities in care, we move closer to equity — not just in theory, but in practice.
Mental health care must be culturally responsive, accessible, and rooted in dignity for every individual we serve. Thankful to contribute to a dialogue that challenges us all to do better.
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