Statistics show that a growing need for mental health services continues to become more underserved. One Lawrence, Kansas foundation is looking to reverse the trend with an upcoming workshop series.
According to the American Psychiatric Association, members of the BIPOC community are less likely to receive mental health care despite being 20 percent more likely to report serious psychological distress than Whites.
The impact of slavery, racism, discrimination, micro-aggressions, implicit and explicit bias still impact the BIPOC culture.
Some of the disparities in mental health care relate to racism and discrimination, stigma against mental health, not having access to providers who reflect their racial group, and limited access due to financial restrictions.
In partnership with K.N. Rials Therapy and Consulting, LRM Foundation is hosting free workshops in the Summer/Fall of 2023 related to mental health and wellness for businesses, churches and groups. The workshops are focused on healing, recovery, and restorative wellness for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
Dr. Walter Ingram presented during the “BIPOC Soul” event in August 2023. Dr. Ingram is board-certified in internal medicine (LMH Health) and is a member of the American College of Physicians.
This project is designed to create solutions, expand resources, build relationships, allow participants to discover supportive communities, and elevate outcomes that advance equity and close the disparity.
The workshops offered will address issues of stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relational health, and restorative care.
Funding for these workshops is being provided by a grant with the United Way (and funded by the Racial Equity Community Fund).
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This project is designed to create solutions, expand resources, build relationships, allow participants to discover supportive communities, and elevate outcomes that advance equity and close the disparity.
The workshops offered will address issues of stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relational health, and restorative care.
Funding for these workshops is being provided by a grant with the United Way (and funded by the Racial Equity Community Fund).
Please also follow our Facebook page to learn more.
