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Do you understand me? Looking at Depression in Racial and Ethnic Minorities

Do you understand me? Looking at depression in racial and ethnic minorities.

Have you ever had a day where you felt extremely sad and disheartened? Imagine feeling like this all the time and having no one to talk to. Many people, across a wide spectrum of racial and ethnic groups, fear addressing mental health issues, which makes it difficult to find help. Locating a doctor that speaks a patient’s language and understands his or her culture may also be intimidating.  Shannon Chavez-Korell will be the speaker for this program. All are welcome to join in the discussion.

WHERE: Community Room, Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave

WHEN: Tuesday, March 10th from 6:00PM to 7:15PM.

For further information, contact Mia DeFino, MS by calling (414) 955-5754 or emailing mdefino@mcw.edu.

This event is part of the 2015 Spring Science Café series, "Science and a Healthier You". The focus of this series is disparities on overall health outcomes. Disparities refer to differences between groups of people. These differences can affect how frequently a disease affects a group, how many people get sick, or how often the disease causes death. Many different populations are affected by disparities. These include:

•  Racial and ethnic minorities
•  Residents of rural areas
•  Women, children, the elderly
•  Persons with disabilities

Science Cafés are a worldwide initiative to have an educational impact on peoples' lives through conversations about vital scientific information. Conversations increase interest and understanding. They encourage participants to share the information they have learned with family and friends. Finally, conversations can be equalizers, leading different groups to have a better understanding of one another, as well as the issues at hand.