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Fort Health and the Child Mind Institute will host a free webinar that addresses mental health outcomes among Black and Hispanic youth.

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The goal of Paths to Equity: Addressing Mental Health Disparities for Black and Hispanic Youth is to provide actionable advice for caregivers, educators, primary care providers, and communities to address challenges.

The suicide rate among Black youth is rising faster than other racial or ethnic group in the United States. At school, Black and mixed-race students are 3.5 times more likely to be suspended than their white peers. Hispanic youth are 60% more likely than their white peers to report poor or reduced mental health, but are 43% less likely to receive care.

Topics

The webinar’s topics will include:

• Examining the causes of mental health disparities among Black and Hispanic youth
• Discussing how schools, culturally competent care, early intervention, and practical skills for caregivers can help improve outcomes
• Learning about available resources and programs

The webinar will begin at 5:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Registration for the webinar is now open.