Panel: "LGBTQIA2S+ MENTAL HEALTH: THE JOURNEY TO SELF-ACCEPTANCE, AFFIRMATION, & LOVE"This illuminating panel explores the multifaceted dimensions of mental health across LGBTQIA2S+ communities, examining both individual healing journeys and systemic approaches to psychological wellbeing. Moderated by Uchenna Lizmay Umeh, M.D. ("Dr. LuLu"), this thoughtful dialogue brings together mental health professionals from around the world to share insights, evidence-based practices, and cultural perspectives on fostering resilience and authentic self-acceptance.
Panelists will address:
- Culturally responsive approaches to addressing minority stress and internalized stigma
- Effective therapeutic modalities for supporting identity affirmation across different life stages
- Community-based mental health interventions that complement clinical care
- Strategies for building resilience while navigating hostile environments
- The interplay between individual healing and collective liberation movements
This global conversation features practitioners with expertise across various therapeutic disciplines who work with diverse LGBTQIA2S+ populations in different social and political contexts. Special attention will be given to accessible approaches that can be adapted across resource settings and implemented by both professionals and community support networks.
Join us for this essential discussion that bridges professional insights with lived experiences to create more comprehensive pathways to mental wellness. This panel embodies the conference's commitment to addressing both internal and external barriers to living with dignity, and offers practical frameworks for nurturing self-acceptance, affirmation, and love in ourselves and our communities.
