A pivotal workshop titled "How Integrating Traditional, Indigenous and Modern Approaches Can Transform Mental Health" is set to take place during the United Nations General Assembly Science Summit. This session will feature Dr. Anna Yusim, a Clinical Assistant Professor at Yale University Medical Center, and a panel of experts, including Indigenous leaders, medical professionals, and cultural advocates.
The panel will be led by Dr. Anna Yusim, Co-Founder of the Yale Mental Health & Spirituality Program, and will include Dr. Irma Leon Cortes, a traditional medicine woman; Dr. Steven Hassan, an expert on cults; Giselle World, a flutist and vocalist promoting plant-based medicines; Randy Anoatubby, Tribal Relations Executive Director for Sovereign Healers; Dr. Lala Forrest, a resident psychiatrist and citizen of the Pit River Nation; Michael Torres, a member of the Nación Soberana Borikén Herencia Tiano Tribe; and Patrick Anderson, a Tlingit Elder.
This workshop is crucial as it addresses the growing need for holistic approaches to mental health care. Participants will engage in dialogues to integrate ancient practices with contemporary treatments, aiming to foster an inclusive framework for mental wellness.
Attendees can expect presentations from experts, interactive discussions on collaborative frameworks, and networking opportunities with leaders in mental health advocacy. The goal is to integrate traditional knowledge and modern medical practices to support the mental health and well-being of Indigenous communities, aiming for culturally responsive mental healthcare for all.
The event, titled "Indigenous Mental Health: Integrating Traditional Knowledge and Healing Practices with a Modern Medical Approach," will take place on Wednesday, Sept 11th, from 5 pm to 7 pm ET, both in-person at The Crafty Lounge and virtually. Registration is available here.
