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National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month 2013 History & Highlights

April 25, 2013

This webinar was held on April 24, 2013. Presenters talked about how Bebe Moore Campbell, loving mother, NAMI member and respected author, inspired this special month to increase public awareness of mental health among minority communities and increase access to services and support. The session also provided an overview of available resources to help participants plan their own event and celebrate the month.

Watch the webinar recording.

Presenters:

Dr. Linda Wharton Boyd  |  Special Assistant, DC Department of Health — was a personal friend of the late Bebe Moore Campbell and played an active role in the dedication of NMMHAM in Campbell’s honor

Elicia Goodsoldier  |  NAMI Colorado Board of Directors — Recipient of the 2012 Boulder County Multicultural Award.

Resources:

  • Sample Letter: Community Partners (pdf)
  • Sample Letter: Congressional support for National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (pdf)

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