Art therapy has long been used to alleviate mental health challenges. Participatory arts for people experiencing mental health concerns allows participants to play out scenes from their everyday life and reflect on the social construction of their realities. Sessions will be held both online and in person.

Over the course of 6 weekly sessions starting January 19th, folks will participate in discussions and develop stories, narratives, and monologues that touch on the unique determinants of health that impact Black folks. The group sessions that involve participatory theatre will be used to promote healthy lifestyles, emotional resilience, and coping skills among Black adults and youth.

Theatre for Positive Mental Health was created as a response to mental health challenges disproportionately affecting African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) groups living or working in the Peel region. This program will work to support improved mental health outcomes for this community by using aspects of storytelling and participatory theatre, both of which have been implemented successfully for community health interventions.

Program Coordinator:

• Ashley Nazaire (She/Her)
• Mental Health Promotion Worker
• Email: [email protected]

Time: 5:00-7:00 pm EDT

Free!

Registration