World Mental Health Day 2023
Overcoming Barriers to Access
A person’s mental health can impact all parts of their life. By creating opportunities for better mental health for all, we create opportunities for everyone to lead happier, healthier, more fulfilling lives. As we celebrate #WMHD and this year’s theme of mental health as a universal human right, it’s important to recognize the barriers and opportunities when it comes to accessing mental healthcare.
October 10th, 2023 | 11am PT/2pm ET
Many individuals today – especially those in marginalized groups – face a variety of barriers when it comes to seeking support for mental health, from stigma, to cost and accessibility, to finding culturally responsive support. Our Headspace experts Dr. Wizdom Powell,Chief Purpose Officer; Dr. Dana Udall, Chief Clinical Officer; and Samantha Snowden,Mindfulness Teacher, will discuss the challenges people often face when seeking mental healthcare, explore innovative solutions for equitable access, and discuss how Headspace is supporting members as their lifelong guide to better mental health. Our panelists will dive into:
- The most pressing barriers to accessing mental healthcare today
- The impact of social determinants of health on mental well-being, and the importance of culturally responsive mental healthcare
- Steps that employers can take to ensure the mental healthcare they offer employees is accessible, equitable, and low-stigma
