The goal of this symposium is to discuss African American Mental Health Awareness, and how we can redefine the Mental Health Care Plan.

Hopeful Inc.'s goal is to better educate all African Americans regarding mental health care awareness as it pertains to stigmas, ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), trauma, toxic stress, early detection, Psychological Fortitude, early warning signs, cultural relevance and Psychological Liberation and wellbeing.

This symposium a meeting to discuss the African American mental health care crisis. We want to openly, honestly and in a safe space explore the historical and current oppression of African Americans in the mental health sector; as well as, the cultural biases in this community that continues to avoid addressing the reality and depth of its psychological trauma.