Presenter Name: Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC, On the Mark Consulting
Webinar Title/Topic: Addressing Stigma and Engaging African American Men in Mental Health Treatment
Date: Thursday June 29th, 2023
Webinar Time: 10:00am-11:30am EST

Summary:
This presentation will address historical and current factors contributing to stigma and reducing mental health help seeking among African American men. Strategies for engaging African Men in mental health treatment will also be discussed including: pre-treatment engagement strategies, creating a welcoming environment for African American men; engagement within the first 10 minutes of contact; use of stories of other African American men. Emphasis will also be placed upon increasing the representation of African American men as staff in the behavioral healthcare system to help reduce stigma and increase client engagement.

Objectives:
• Articulate 3 historical and 3 current factors contributing to mental health stigma among African American men.
• Utilize 3 strategies for reducing mental health stigma among African American men.
• Create a welcoming environment for African American men seeking mental health services.
• Develop a reputation as a program that works well with African American men as clients.
• Utilize 3 strategies for increasing African American representation as staff in behavioral health care settings.

Speaker Bio:
Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC is an international speaker in behavioral health whose presentations have reached thousands throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, West Indies, and Guam. Mark is the recipient of 4 behavioral healthcare lifetime achievement awards including the prestigious NAADAC Enlightenment Award. He is the author of 5 books on mental health and substance use disorders recovery and he has had two stories published in the New York Times bestselling book series, Chicken Soup For The Soul. Mark has taught at The University of Chicago, Loyola University of Chicago, and Illinois State University schools of Social Work. He is an expert in effective co-occurring disorders treatment and the integration of culture and evidence-based practices.

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