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PEERS TV /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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  • Empowerment
  • Outreach
  • Media
  • African American Community
  • African American
  • Alameda County
  • co-occurring disorders
  • depression
  • mental health
  • self-harm
  • Social Inclusion

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Submitted by Minden Eileen Hunter (not verified) on December 15, 2011 - 11:24pm.

I hope, myself, by going to Wrap and participating, I can better the lives of others and most especially myself !!

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