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Who is PEERS?

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PEERS is a consumer-run organization that promotes wellness for people with mental health difficulties and their families through community outreach, empowerment, education, advocacy for social inclusion, and elimination of stigma and discrimination.

Learn more about PEERS' mission, vision, and values.

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Snapping the Chain: Ending Mental Health Stigma in the African American Community

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As part of the Social Inclusion Campaign, PEERS is dedicated to promoting education and ending stigma around mental health in the African American community. Listen to the inspiring stories of DeWitt Buckingham and Brianna Williams, and learn more about this important social issue.

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  • African American
  • Alameda County
  • co-occurring disorders
  • depression
  • mental health
  • self-harm
  • Social Inclusion
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2012 WRAP for Health Conference Highlights

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A brief excerpt from the WRAP for Health Conference on May 1, 2012 with speakers: Khatera Aslami, Executive Director of PEERS, Eduardo Vega, Executive Director of MHASF, and Mary Ellen Copeland PhD, Founder of the Copeland Center. Stay tuned for complete episodes coming soon.

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  • Matthew Federici
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Lift Every Voice and Speak at UC Berkeley: Christal Byrd

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Lift Every Voice and Speak at UC Berkeley: Bernice Black

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Lift Every Voice and Speak at UC Berkeley: Brianna Williams

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Lift Every Voice and Speak at UC Berkeley: Yaffa Alter

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Spirituality in the Social Inclusion Campaign

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What is the Alameda County Social Inclusion Campaign, and how does spirituality play a role? Listen to PEERS Spirituality Liaison Minister Monique Tarver discuss her role and the activities of the spiritual component of the campaign.

To view the full episode, please visit: http://blip.tv/mental-health-matters/mental-health-matters-spirituality-5913662

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How Faith Communities Can Work Together to Promote Mental Health

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PEERS Spirituality Liaison Monique Tarver and BOSS Executive Director Boona Cheema discuss the importance of different faith leaders having open dialogue and conversation to heal communities.

To view the full episode, please visit: http://blip.tv/mental-health-matters/mental-health-matters-spirituality-5913662

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Collaboration Between Mental Health Providers and Faith Leaders

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Mental health providers and faith leaders have not traditionally worked together in their support of mental health consumers. BOSS Executive Director Boona Cheema and PEERS Spirituality Liaison Monique Tarver explain why and outline their hopes for future community cooperation.

To view the full episode, please visit: http://blip.tv/mental-health-matters/mental-health-matters-spirituality-5913662

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