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Destigmatize Mental Illness: Reject the Silence

What are your thoughts on the White House National Conference on Mental Health?

This week has encouraged an exciting exchange of ideas and information concerning mental health. Let's do our best to keep the conversation going. Encourage these important discussions by inviting Valenrich Wellness to your campus or community event.

Recent Interview of Dr. Nadia M. Richardson, Founder of Valenrich Wellness

It was my absolute pleasure to be interviewed recently by author and educator, Monita Bell.  For the full interview, click the link below.

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Valenrich Wellness is on the move!

 

Dr. Nadia Richardson, Founder of Valenrich Wellness, will be  at the Nine Annual Women of Color Leadership Conference interviewing speakers and participants about the importance of mental wellness and life-balance.

 

Stay tuned for event coverage!

 

The Carter Center Mental Health Program is conducting important international research on mental health stigma.  Below, please find a special story about their work in Liberia.

 

Fighting Stigma in Liberia

 

Stigma and discrimination against people with mental illnesses exist worldwide.  But in Liberia, The Carter Center has gained valuable insight into how they affect individuals, families, and communities through the research of medical anthropologist and psychiatrist Dr. Brandon Kohrt.  His findings are helping the Center and its partners, including the Liberia Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, tailor strategies to reduce stigma and provide better care and support for people with mental illnesses as the nation works to build a sustainable mental health care system.

 

For a video interview of Dr. Brandon Kohrt, visit:

 

http://www.cartercenter.org/news/multimedia/HealthPrograms/FightingStigmainLiberia.html

 

 

 



 

 

 

While our health is undeniably assaulted by natural

forces frequently beyond our control, all too often

the enemies of our physical and emotional well-being are

social and political (Davis, 1990, p. 19)