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The AAWI HEALTH EQUITY FORUM - The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health in Boston
The event took place on Friday, May 6, 2022 at The Sherman Auditorium at Beth Israel.


VIDEO 1. The Duke Feagin Fellow Humans Team Explains The Collaboration eleifend


VIDEO 2. The forum that took place at Beth Isreal. eleifend

Mental health in Boston has been negatively impacted during COVID-19. Young adults in particular have suffered and need better access to available resources. Please join renown medical experts, policy makers and patient advocates in this critical AAWI-Feagin Health Equity Access Forum. The time for solutions is now.

The event was an immersive and engaging discussion featuring a panel of healthcare leaders.





Hosted by The Augustus A. White III Institute in collaboration with the Feagin Leadership Program

Featured Panel of Speakers The first AAWI-Feagin Health Equity Forum brought key figures together to discuss the challenges faced for mental health care and access in the Boston area and beyond, with a focus on COVID-19 and how the pandemic has changed the landscape for mental health. A model for healthcare leadership was presented, foundational to health equity work in any specialty. Dr. Augustus A. White led with an opening address, followed by a welcome message from BIDMC President Peter Healy, and a panelist discussion including the following esteemed guest speakers: Dr. Nkechi Conteh, Dr. Ariana Gianakos, Dr. Charmain Jackman, Akriti Bhambi, and Lashyra Nolen.