Advocacy and Empowerment in Mental Health Promotion

Josephine Pui-Hing Wong, BScN MScN PhD & Kenneth Fung, MD FRCPC MSc FAPA DFCPA

Learning Objectives – at the end of the session, participants will be able to:

1. Name 2 processes of advocacy and empowerment
2. Identify 2 strategies to meaningfully engage marginalized communities
3. Identify one committed action in advocacy

My Mental Health Journey – The Value of Applying Acceptance and Compassion

Jason Lee, Author/Speaker/Meditation Facilitator

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss my lived mental health experience as an Asian male, and what tools and resources I have used to manage my depression and anxiety
2. Discuss strategies that have been effective in my work as an advocate for mental health awareness.

Building Bridges

Smita Lahoti, MD & Aya Cheaito, PhD Candidate

Learning Objectives – by the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Reflect on the challenges faced by the local refugee community in accessing mental health care and the role of open dialogue fostering trust.

ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIRED for this meeting at:

https://ucsf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ufuyhqzwpEtV02wpT5CtwZd4Omew6uBhu

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Live stream viewing of the webinar is free for members and non-members. Members can view the webinar at the SSPC webinar library at any time after the event without registering.