This event is Free, but you must RSVP!!!!!

"Let's Heal" is a celebration of Men's Health Month, focusing on the critical need to improve mental health and health services. Join us for a day of enriching workshops, inspiring speakers, and meaningful conversations about mental well-being. Enjoy a provided lunch and take this great opportunity to engage with others who are also committed to enhancing mental health in Chicago.

Men’s Let’s Heal Conference

Date: June 30, 2024

Location: Maywood Park District

Sponsored by:

**Developing Our Youth & WeAre1Chicago United, NFP**

Host & Moderator: Sam Sparks

Guest Speakers :

Mckinley Nelson – Project sWish Chicago

Steve Carpenter – Spoken Word Artist

Johnnie Williams - Y365

Phil Bradley - NonviolenceWorks

Vincent E. Gray – World's First Baby Momma Coach

Workshops:

*Black Star Project

*WeAre1Chicago United, NFP

**Did you know?**

Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, yet it remains under recognized and undertreated among African American men. Common beliefs within the African American community, such as thinking that being depressed is normal and that talking about it is a sign of weakness, exacerbate this issue.

Despite the needs, only one in three Black adults with mental illness receive treatment. According to the American Psychiatric Association’s Mental Health Facts for African Americans guide, they are also:

- Less likely to receive guideline-consistent care.

**The fact is:**

The root of mental health stigma among Black people can be traced back to slavery, when it was commonly believed that enslaved people were not sophisticated enough to develop depression, anxiety, or other mental health disorders.

Together, we can address these factors and create a pipeline of resources to support our communities. Let’s work towards breaking the stigma and providing the care that is so desperately needed.

For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Developingouryouth@gmail.com

**Let’s Heal Together!**

Developing Our Youth & WeAre1Chicago United, NFP are committed to empowering our community through providing vital resources and support. Join us and make a difference!

Lunch sponsored by: Trap Vegan

Men's Let’s Heal

By Jack Solomon

Men's Let’s Heal

Let's Heal