Explore the impact of generational traumas, cultural stigmas, and taboos on the presentation and response to mental distress.

Learning objectives

• Examine the historical, institutional, and personal context of generational traumas
• Explore the meaning of cultural stigmas and the impact of culture, ethnicity, and spirituality
• Examine the impact of mental health difficulties on the lived experiences of Black and global majority children and families
• Identify strategies to improve safeguarding and overcome stigmatising mental distress among Black and global majority communities

This session will be led by Marcia Rice.