Mental Health Symposiums Address Mental Health in Black and Minority Communities

The Indiana Black Expo recently kicked off its Mental Health Symposium during the 2024 Summer Celebration. This two-part series aims to educate the local Black community on mental health and brain wellness in partnership with the Indiana State Department of Health as part of the Black & Minority Health Fair.

The upcoming second part, the “Cherish Your Mind” symposium, will take place at the Indiana Convention Center this Saturday. Discussion topics will include brain health, navigating health care systems, and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health conditions. Renowned journalist Ed Gordon will moderate the event, which is free and open to the public by registration.

Those interested in attending can contact WFYI Morning Edition newscaster and reporter Abriana Herron at aherron@wfyi.org. It is an opportunity for the community to invest in their well-being and gain valuable knowledge on mental health and brain wellness.

The first part of the series, held on Thursday, focused on supporting seniors and senior caregivers facing mental health challenges. Edward Rodgers, the director of event management with IBE, highlighted