The Dual Stigma: Racism and Mental Health
As OMSSA Members you may be familiar with the importance of destigmatizing mental health issues, what about the impact of how mental health stigma intersects with racial stigma? Staff who both identify as racialized and are struggling with their mental health must overcome the dual stigma where these two identities intersect. In addition, they must also overcome multiple barriers to seeking help. In this keynote, Psychotherapist and DEI Consultant, Marci Gray, will outline ways in which leaders and managers can view racism through the lens of workplace psychological health and safety. This framework will be introduced, and emphasis will be placed on how to ensure the overall well-being of racialized staff.