United in Purpose: To Empower, Elevate, and Enhance Black Maternal Mental Health: Full Schedule

Join us on Saturday, November 2nd, for the 4th PSI-GA Black Maternal Mental Health Summit: United in Purpose. We are coming together, dedicated to empowering, enhancing and elevating, Black maternal mental health. Hosted on-site at Spelman College and virtually, this empowering event features an engaging lineup of panelists, expert speakers, and heartfelt lived story breakout sessions. Attendees will enjoy a supportive community atmosphere filled with food, fun, and valuable resources from our amazing sponsors and vendor partnerships.

This summit is a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and share experiences, all while fostering a deeper understanding of the mental health challenges faced by Black mothers.

Don’t miss out—register today for your free in-person or virtual ticket! Together, we can make a difference.

13:00 EDT

Provider Lived Experiences

Saturday November 2, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 EDT

Breakout Room

Provider Lived Experiences: Navigating the Intersection of Care and Personal Journeys

In this insightful discussion, healthcare providers will share their own lived experiences as caregivers and individuals navigating maternal health. This session explores the intersection between professional responsibilities and personal journeys, shedding light on how providers’ backgrounds and personal challenges shape their approach to patient care. The discussion will focus on balancing empathy, self-care, and supporting Black mothers with mental health needs. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on how lived experiences inform compassionate, culturally relevant care, and foster a deeper understanding of the provider-patient relationship in maternal mental health.

Saturday November 2, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 EDT
Breakout Room

Discussions

14:00 EDT

Lived Experiences - Moms & Families

Saturday November 2, 2024 14:00 - 15:00 EDT

Breakout Room

Lived Experiences About Postpartum Care: A Discussion

In this powerful discussion, Black mothers will share their personal postpartum journeys, highlighting the emotional, mental, and physical challenges they’ve faced. Panelists will openly discuss postpartum depression, anxiety, body image struggles, and the impact of social and cultural pressures. This session provides an opportunity to listen to real experiences, fostering a greater understanding of the gaps in postpartum care for Black mothers. By sharing these lived experiences, the discussion aims to bring awareness to the need for more compassionate, inclusive care and to inspire better support systems for mothers navigating postpartum life.

Saturday November 2, 2024 14:00 - 15:00 EDT
Breakout Room

Discussions

United in Purpose: To Empower, Elevate, and Enhance Black Maternal Mental Health

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