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Launching of Across Boundaries’ Training and Education Program
In partnership with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Join us for a discussion with Leaders on Cultural Competency, Equity, Social Justice, Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression in Mental
Health and Addiction
Guest Speaker: Suman Fernando
MB B Chir, MD (Camb) FRCPsyc, of United Kingdom
Editor of the 1st and 2nd Edition of the Book “Mental Health in a Multi-Ethnic Society”
Author, “Cultural Diversity, Psychiatry and Mental Health”
Panel discussion with:
Clarissa Chandler, LCC Consulting
Dr. Kwame McKenzie, CAMH
Professor Roy Moodley, CDCP, OISE
Martha Ocampo, Across Boundaries
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Free admission
RSVP: Genie Policarpio (416)787-3007 ext. 221
genoveva@acrossboundaries.ca
PROFILES:
Suman Fernando, MB B Chir, MD (Camb) FRCPsych, UK
Suman Fernando is Honorary Senior Lecturer in Mental Health at the European Centre for the Study of Migration & Social Care
at the University of Kent (UK) and Visiting Professor at Department of Applied Social Sciences, London Metropolitan University,
London (UK). He has lectured and written widely on issues of racism and cultural diversity in mental health and social care.
He has written and edited several books – the latest book being Mental Health in a Multi-ethnic Society. He is consultant
to the Teasdale-Corti Program on “political violence, natural disasters and mental health outcomes: developing innovative
health policies and interventions. He is involved in voluntary organizations serving Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups
in London (UK) and vice patron of a mental health NGO in Sri Lanka. He is Hon. Senior Lecturer, European Centre for Study
of Migration & Social Care (MASC).
Clarissa Chandler
Clarissa Chandler has offered facilitation, consultation, research and educational services through LCC Consulting since 1995
to public and private nonprofits, government agencies and educational institutions. She specializes in facilitation, training,
strategic management, planning, program design, organizational services and public policy development with a specific focus
on psychic trauma and its intersections.
She conceptualized and staffed a project in Los Angeles California called the Double Jeopardy Project for the Alcoholism Center
for Women. This project brought together members in Los Angeles County from multiple systems to address systemic responses
to trauma and addiction, and gained national attention. She went on to provide consultation in this area across Canada and
the United States for women’s recovery services, trauma services, corrections and mental health at organizational, regional
and national levels.
Kwame McKenzie
Dr. McKenzie is a psychiatrist, researcher and policy advisor. He has worked in the field of the cause of psychosis and in
cross cultural mental health for 19 years. He has set up award winning mental health services and has over 100 academic publications
including four books. He drafted the UK Department of Health’s policy for improving mental health services for minority ethnic
groups.
In addition Dr. McKenzie is a broadcaster, having presented series on TV and radio for worked for the BBC, London and written
columns for the Guardian and the Times on line.
Dr. McKenzie is a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto and a Senior Scientist in Social Equity and Health
Research, Medical Director for Diversity and Deputy Director of the Schizophrenia Program at the Centre for Addiction and
Mental Health.
Roy Moodley, PhD
Roy Moodley is Associate Professor in Counselling Psychology at OISE, University of Toronto, Director of the Centre for Diversity
in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Research and publication interests include multicultural and diversity counselling and psychotherapy;
traditional and cultural healing practices; race, culture, and ethnicity in psychotherapy; and masculinities.
Martha Ocampo, RN
Martha Ocampo is the former Co-director of Programs and Services at Across Boundaries (AB), now the Education and Resource
Manager. Played a key role in developing the Centre’s Holistic Model of Care within an Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression Framework.
Integrates indigenous practices, art, politics, spirituality and community involvement in developing services and programs
that enhance healing and recovery. Has a long history of providing educational and training workshops at mental health agencies,
colleges, universities and the general public. Developed a Leadership and Advocacy Training for marginalized groups and she
co-authored “Let’s Talk” a guidebook on education about Violence Against Women in the Filipino community.
For more information please contact:
Genie Policarpio
Telephone: 416 787-3007 ext. 221
Email: genoveva@acrossboundaries.ca
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