Mask Off: Diagnosing High-Functioning Anxiety and Depression in Black Women
Fri, May 09
|Location is TBD
Join us for a special in-person event for Mental Health Awareness Month! Come network and connect with like-minded professionals dedicated to improving Black women’s mental wellness. Walk away with practical tools to better support your clients—and maybe even yourself.
Time & Location
May 09, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT
Location is TBD
About the event
Cultural expectations of being “strong” often mask these struggles, leading many Black women to function at high levels while silently coping with debilitating stress. Black women are often seen as the epitome of strength, juggling multiple roles and responsibilities while presenting a polished exterior.
This workshop equips clinicians with the tools and cultural understanding needed to recognize, diagnose, and treat these conditions with sensitivity and competence. We will explore how societal expectations, racial trauma, and the “Strong Black Woman” narrative can perpetuate atypical or “high-functioning” presentations of mood disorders. By uncovering the hidden impact of these conditions on Black women, this session empowers clinicians to promote more authentic healing and address the critical mental health needs of a population that is often overlooked in traditional diagnostic and treatment frameworks.
Learning Objectives
Recognize atypical presentations of anxiety and depression in Black women.
Define societal pressures that contribute to masking symptoms.
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Tickets
- Sale ends: May 08, 5:00 PM CDT
General Admission
$75.00Tax: +$4.69 Texas sale+$1.99 service fee
Total
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