SalusCare mental health lunch to explore cultural beliefs

Dr. Madelyn Isaacs, Moderator

A panel of behavioral health experts will explore the impact of cultural beliefs and practices on mental health and substance abuse treatment at the 3rd annual Shattering the Stigma luncheon May 20.

The luncheon is presented by Salus- Care, a regional provider of behavioral healthcare, in honor of Mental Health Month. It begins 11:30 a.m. with registration at 11 a.m. at Broadway Palm, 1380 Colonial Blvd.

“Much of one’s access to self-acceptance, communication and treatment of a mental illness or addiction is influenced by their ethnic, familial or social beliefs. In order to help and give access, we must understand the different challenges we all are facing,” said event chair Jane Lane, who also is vice-chair of the SalusCare board.

The panel will be moderated by Madelyn Isaacs, professor of counseling and department chair at Florida Gulf Coast University. Ms. Isaacs co-founded the Public Schools Enrichment Partnership and is the secretary of the SalusCare board.

Dr. Yaro Garcia, Panelist

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