An anti-racism approach in mental health programming can change lives. Director of JED High School Implementation Wenima Okoyo helms equity based approaches to expand the efficacy of existing mental wellness models within schools. This clip is a segment from the Seattle Well Beings Tour event, Centering the Mental Health of Black Youth hosted by public media station KCTS. The Well Beings Tour is a series of community-based outreach events hosted by local public media stations across the country to demystify and normalize mental health matters, address discrimination and stigma, and encourage compassion. Check out the tour schedule to learn more.
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