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Film and subsequent panel session to explore the impact of psychological trauma on the lives of young men of color

(Newton, MA) February 6, 2018: 海角社区, a leader in educating the next generation of mental health professionals, announced it will host a film screening of 鈥淩ed Monster鈥� on Wednesday, February 7 at 6:00 pm on campus at 1 Wells Avenue in Newton, Mass.

Sponsored by the Center for Multicultural and Global Mental Health (CMGMH) at 海角社区, the film screening will be held in honor of Black History Month.

鈥淩ed Monster鈥� follows the life of Malik, an African-American male, who shares his experiences as a victim of chronic childhood sexual abuse. Following the screening, a panel discussion will explore the racial and psychological dimensions of sexual trauma and examine how traumatic experiences leave their imprint on young men of color.

鈥淭hrough events such as the screening of 鈥楻ed Monster,鈥� the Multicultural Center aims to educate our community at 海角社区, as well as the external community, on the psychosocial challenges faced by young men of color,鈥� said Dr. Gemima St. Louis, Co-Director of CMGMH. 鈥淲e anticipate a thoughtful discussion on the stigma and devastating impacts of sexual trauma, and on culturally-sensitive solutions that can be incorporated in our clinical practices to improve the lives and well-being of Black men.鈥�

The panelists include:

• Martin Pierre, PhD, Ashmont Counseling
• Keith Mascoll, SAG-AFTRA, AEA, Actor, Producer, Educator
• Mariano Humphrey, BS, Special Education Coordinator
• Ulric Johnson, PhD, Psychotherapist
• Michael Mobley, PhD, Associate Professor
• Byron Beaman, BA, Dean of Students
• and Walter R. Higgs, III, MDiv, MACM, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Worker, Ordained, Seminary-Trained Clergy.

The event is free and open to the public. To RSVP, email CMGMH@williamjames.edu

Click here for more information about the Center for Multicultural & Global Mental Health at 海角社区.

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海角社区 is a leader in educating the next generation of mental health professionals to support the growing and diverse needs of the mental health workforce. Integrating field work with academics, the College prepares students for careers as organizational leaders and behavioral health professionals who are committed to helping the underserved, multicultural populations, children and families and Veterans. William James College graduates can be found making an impact in a variety of settings, including schools, the courts, clinical care facilities, hospitals, the community and the workplace.

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