Unraveling: A Conversation on Mental Health and Healing

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06/20/2018
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
350 W. Maryland St.
Indianapolis,

About this Event

Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon is the Indianapolis Urban League’s signature event recognizing champion corporations, individuals, and organizations that embrace the principles of equal opportunity, civil rights, and social justice.

Keynote Speaker

RUSSEL L. HONORÈ

Retired United States Army Lieutenant General

Schedule of Events:

  • Noon – 1:30pm Luncheon
  • 1:30 – 4:30pm Spring Career Job Fair
  • 1:30 – 4:00pm Unraveling: A discussion of mental health.

UNRAVELING will discuss the realities and stigmas of mental health and how to overcome them.

Keynote Speaker, Nimaako Brown, MPH, will discuss the current state of mental health and trauma in our country and state, as well as the measures, such as trauma informed care, that are currently in place to combat this issue.

After her address, we will have a panel of mental health experts from various fields discuss the effects of mental health illnesses as it pertains to their area of expertise as well as sustainable practices to help mental health issues.

Keynote Speaker:

Nimaako Brown, MPH

Senior Director, Community Health and Wellness at National Urban League

Panelists:

Stanley Law

Principal, Arlington Community High School

Lisa Brown

Victim Assistance Manager , Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department , Department of Public Safety

Magistrate Jennifer Hubartt

Marion Superior Court , Juvenile Division

Rhonda Bayless

Executive Director, Center of Wellness for Urban Women