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October 30, 2023
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Touchpoints
Presented by
Alberta Home Visitation Network Association
About the Touchpoint Series
Touchpoints are a way of connecting about topics related to the philosophy, practice and administration of Early Childhood Development and Home Visitation Spokes.
Touchpoints usually focuses on a specific topic and will have formats that encourage strong engagement from attendees in the form of questions, sharing and/or activities.
Some have a primary speaker/presenter, while others rely on our peers throughout the province to share a variety of resources, ideas and approaches.
About the Topic: Perinatal Mental Health of Black Canadians
Up to 20 percent of women develop a perinatal mood disorder (PMD), such as depression or anxiety, either during pregnancy or in the year after giving birth. For Women of African/Caribbean/Black descent, the risk is almost twice that. Statistics show us that there exists a considerable gap between the number of those suffering and those accessing support for these very common and treatable conditions. We also know that over 50% of postpartum depression cases in Women of Color go unreported. In order to address these disparities and the unmet needs within the Black communities of Alberta, Families Matter has created the Perinatal Mental Health of Black Canadians program (PMHBC).
Kristy Anthony, the Project Coordinator for this program, is a Peer Support Worker who also guides a cohort of Black Peer Supporters. Through this presentation, she hopes to provide answers to the following questions: What is Perinatal Mood Disorder? How does it show up for the Black population? What resources are available? How can you make a difference as an agency or community worker supporting the Black population?
Kristy is originally from the island of Grenada in the Caribbean and grew up mostly in Canada. Kristy can speak to the stigma and barriers of struggling with PMD in the African/Caribbean/Black community. She understands the bicultural life of an immigrant and celebrates both cultures while exploring the difficulties of conflicting values, racism and unconscious biases. Kristy is motivated to affect change through Peer Support, community connection and spreading awareness via educational sessions.
Who should attend:
Individuals and teams who are part of Family Resource Network (FRN) Early Childhood or Home Visitation Spokes.
We suggest attending any of the series you feel will meet your team’s needs and include any team members who would benefit or be able to contribute to the conversation.
Time/date:
Monday, October 30, 2023, 1:30-3:30 pm
Fee:
Free
To Register:
Register below, on the AHVNA website, then CLICK HERE for the Zoom link