G8 - Breaking Down Barriers to Care

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM ET

Location: 111AB

A new study, that includes a literature review and a nationally representative survey, examined the experiences of Black parents seeking mental health care for their children and young adults seeking care for themselves. It identified key barriers to care and offered participants the chance to suggest improvements for supporting the Black community. Experts from the Child Mind Institute and The Steve Fund will discuss ways to overcome these barriers and enhance mental health care for Black youth and young adults. They will spotlight ongoing efforts by these organizations and the Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health driving meaningful change.

Learning Objectives:

Attendees will reflect on key data points they learned from the panel regarding the experiences of Black American families and young adults seeking mental health care.
Attendees will identify actions they can take at an individual, organizational, or community level, to break down barriers to mental health care for Black American families and young adults.
Attendees will be able to identify existing initiatives aiming to break down barriers to mental health care for Black American families and young adults.

Moderator(s)

Joan Steinberg

CEO
Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health Advisory Board
Washington, District of Columbia

Breakout Presenter(s)

Rhonda Boyd, PhD

Associate Professor
Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania (CHOP) & University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Safiya Addison

Vice President, School and Community Programs
Child Mind Institute
Washington, District of Columbia