Thanks to everyone who joined us in celebrating the advocacy efforts of the late-American author, journalist, and educator, Bebe Moore Campbell. The Bebe Moore Campbell Minority Mental Health Awareness Virtual Summit was designed to help raise awareness about the mental health crisis facing individuals in communities of color, specifically the unmet mental health needs of Black or African American men.
Watch the Interview
- What’s your earliest memory or experience related to learning about mental health?
- What does being vulnerable as a Black man in today’s society mean to you?
- What do you identify as some of the systemic factors contributing to stigma and mistrust within the mental healthcare system?
- What tools or resources do you use to stay well?
- How can you support someone with a mental health condition if they’re not yet ready to seek help?
- What can allies outside the Black community do to support the mental health of Black men effectively?
- How can we encourage more Black men to engage with mental healthcare and peer support services?
Panelists
Robert Dabney Jr., MDiv, CRSS
Mental Health Professional and DBSA Consultant
Robert is an Army Veteran and has experience as a professional healthcare chaplain. He holds a Master of Divinity and a Master of Arts in Communication and strongly advocates for mental health and holistic wellness.
Jimmy Gibbs
DBSA Board Member
Jimmy has been affiliated with DBSA for over 30 years as a facilitator and board member for the Triangle Comfort Zone in North Carolina. He is a retired healthcare professional, journalist, ordained minister, and business consultant specializing in community engagement, church consulting, and strategic planning.
Moderator
Kimberly King – DBSA Mental Health Equity and External Partnerships Senior Manager
This virtual summit was sponsored by Otsuka.