A 2-day event for promoting equitable practices, policies and programs for addressing depression in the immigrant community.
Symposium – Monday May 16th, 1:00-6:00PM (in person only)
The goal of the symposium is two-fold: equip community-based organizations, public agencies, and other stakeholders with tools and skills to provide equitable, culturally and linguistically appropriate depression support for uninsured Latinos in Baltimore City; and build a safety net to address depression, anxiety and other mental health issues in the Latino community/among Latino adults. The symposium will be delivered in-person, combined with group discussions, lectures and role-plays to build an understanding of cultural appropriateness with tools to guide underserved individuals to the resources that best meet their needs.
Conference – Thursday May 19th, 8:00AM-1:00PM (in person or virtual)
Depression is a multi-level problem and demands a multi-level solution. Many individuals face barriers to accessing mental health care including provider shortages, time constraints, insurance and stigma related to mental health issues. Immigrants face additional challenges to accessing care as a result of ineligibility for insurance and the dearth of linguistically and culturally concordant healthcare services. A coordinated effort on the part of healthcare providers and community members is critical in order to increase and enhance depression care for Baltimore’s immigrant Latino community, a vital and rapidly growing population. The conference presents an actionable framework for local health systems, community-based organizations and policymakers to use in addressing depression among Latinx communities in and around Baltimore.
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The events are supported by the Leonard & Helen R. Stulman Charitable Foundation and the Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute.
