CHASCo Diversity Series: A Three Part Exploration of Student Identities and Post-Pandemic Mental Health

CHASCo Diversity Series: Exploring Hispanic/Latino Multiculturalism in College Students: Recording is saved under the Members-Only Section of the website. 

CHASCo Diversity Series: Post-Pandemic Mental Health Recovery in Students with Disabilities: Recording is saved in the Members-Only section of the website. 

CHASCo Diversity Series: Transformative Prevention:Embedding Anti-Oppression in Health Strategies:  Please join us for the last Diversity Series session on Thursday, May 9, 2024. This meeting will take place virtually and is scheduled for 11:00 Central/12:00 Eastern and will last approximately one hour.

Professional Development: This session is titled "Transformative Prevention: Embedding Anti-Oppression in Health Strategies." This workshop aims to explore the integration of anti-racist and anti-oppressive frameworks into prevention strategies, particularly focusing on mental health and substance use. It will highlight the significance of cultural humility and address health disparities by developing a deeper understanding of black identity development and the impact of racism-related stress. Learnings expected for attendees include to be able to identify and analyze the effects of racism-related stress, practically implement cultural humility in prevention programs, and design and execute anti-racist prevention strategies.

Facilitator Bio: Dr. Raquel Martin is an experienced licensed clinical psychologist, devoted professor, acclaimed researcher and scientist who believes deeply in the power of Black mental wealth – an affirming, lifelong journey that encourages Black people to center mental health practices as integral and intentionally linked to success and wellbeing. Dr. Martin is on a mission to radically reimagine Black possibility by promoting Black mental health as key to legacy-building and longevity for generations to come. As a mom, partner, mentor, and a Black woman navigating racism, gender bias and oppression, she embraces the importance of protecting mental health. Dr. Martin is publicly transparent with her own experiences and vulnerabilities because she knows that “healing in public helps those who need to heal in private.” 

Clients and students alike attest that Dr. Martin’s accessible approach to mental health is much-needed and critical to building a movement of proactive and empowered individuals who value the relationship with themselves first and understand how to truly thrive.