Depression and anxiety in young people were already on the rise before the pandemic and levels continue to surge. Join the Aspen Health Innovators Fellowship as we bring together Fellows and experts to explore strategies in response to the adolescent mental health crisis through a five-part dialogue series. This is an opportunity to hear about the latest research and strategies to engage young people with tailored solutions for their identity at a time when mental health providers are at capacity.
This dialogue, held on May 11 from 3:00-4:00pm EST, will focus on how the adolescent mental health crisis is impacting Black Youth. You'll learn about culturally appropriate solutions from people immersed in the community.
These events are open to the public. We invite you to join us in exploring how we can support young people.*
Community Spotlight: Black Youth
May 11, 2023 | 3:00-4:00PM EST
Speakers include Dr. Michael Lindsey, Dr. Wizdom Powell, and Dr. Sarah Vinson, moderated by Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble.
Dr. Michael Lindsey is Executive Director of the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research and Constance and Martin Silver Professor of poverty studies at New York University (NYU) Silver School of Social Work. Michael’s current research involves the delivery of an innovative intervention aimed at decreasing PTSD and depression symptoms and improving positive parenting skills among child-welfare-involved mothers with trauma-related disorders. Michael spearheads NYU’s Strategies to Reduce Inequality initiative, leading a team of faculty from schools and disciplines across the university who are working on issues of inequality.
Dr. Wizdom Powell is the Creative Diversity Director for Headspace Inc., responsible for overseeing the overall content diversity and inclusion strategy across their different channels. Additionally, she serves as director of the Health Disparities Institute and associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Connecticut (Health). Her community-based research focuses on the role of modern racism and gender norms on African American male health outcomes and healthcare inequities.
Dr. Sarah Vinson is a physician who specializes in adult, child & adolescent, and forensic psychiatry. She is the founder of the Lorio Psych Group, an Atlanta, GA based mental health practice providing expert care and consultation. Dr. Vinson is also the founder of Lorio Forensics, which provide consultation in a wide variety of cases in criminal, civil and family court cases. In addition to providing mental health care services through her private practice, she is also an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at Morehouse School of Medicine.
Moderated by: Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, a pioneering psychologist, scientist, author, mental health correspondent, and the founder of the million-dollar nonprofit, The AAKOMA Project. An expert in her field, Dr. Alfiee focuses on mental health and suicide prevention for intersectional youth and young adults (including LGBTQ and youth with disabilities). She is a regular media contributor for outlets including the Washington Post, SELF, CNN, Peacock, INSIDER, Fortune, the New York Times, and more. She was also instrumental as a mentor and advisor to the first ever MTV Youth Mental Health Action Forum held in May 2022.
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Sessions 4 and 5 will take place in June and July, on Thursday afternoons:
June 1, 2023 at 3:00-4:00PM EST - Community Spotlight: LGBTQ+ Youth, speakers include Dr. Warren Ng, Dr. Carrie Davis, and Dr. Jose Bauermeister.
July 13, 2023 at 3:00-4:00PM EST - Community Spotlight: Latinx Youth, speakers include Dr. Carolina Haussman-Stabile, Dr. Kiara Alvarez, and Dr. Lauren Gulbas.
*While we encourage anyone interested to attend all sessions, it is not required. Each session has an individual registration form. By registering for this session, you agree to be notified about other sessions in the series and occasionally hear from the Aspen Health Innovators Fellowship on other opportunities. You can opt-out at any time.