Synergy Health Center

05/06/2026

Time is running out to get your tickets to the Breaking the Stigma VIP Meet and Greet with Tina Lifford and the African American Mental Health Symposium: Resilient Mind, Body, Spirit. A few words from Tina this morning on your wellbeing.

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05/05/2026

You're Invited… to learn more about Breaking the Stigma - Join us LIVE on Instagram , , at 2:30 ET, 11:30 PST as we talk with Tina Lifford about her VIP Reception and Keynote at the May 14-15 Breaking the Stigma Symposium - Resilient Mind, Body, Spirit - in Detroit.
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BlackWellness Network

05/04/2026

REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON!

The 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma: African American Mental Health Symposium (AAMHS) will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026, at McGregor Memorial Conference Center in Detroit.

This event is a crucial platform to address mental health challenges specific to the Black community.

Join us for insightful discussions, expert panels, and networking opportunities including:

MORNING KEYNOTE: Resilient by Design: The Inner Fitness Revolution
This keynote explores how faith traditions, cultural identity, and community connection serve as vital sources of resilience. By examining the intersection of spirituality, mental health, and social context, it offers a transformative framework for building inner strength and sustainable well-being.
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Keisha Cox
Yoga Practitioner & Wellness Advocate, LCSW
"Yoga and Mental Health in Black Communities"
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Dr. Erica Brown-Meredith
Faith-Centered Counselor & Educator
"Black Women’s Midlife Renaissance: Reclaiming Identity, Mental Health, and Spiritual Resilience"

Exclusive VIP Meet & Greet with Tina Lifford
Thursday, May 14, 2026
7 to 9 p.m.
Get up close and personal with Tina Lifford! Includes book (and signing), light bites, wine, and meet and greet.

Learn more or buy tickets: https://bit.ly/2026BTSRegister.

05/03/2026

Thank You Sponsor Kalamazoo Valley Community College!

Registration is open for the 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma: African American Mental Health Symposium in Detroit on May 15, 2026: https://blackwellnessnetwork.net.

Don’t miss the exclusive VIP meet & greet with Tina Lifford, plus Wellness Marketplace opportunities. Join us in dismantling systemic barriers to wellness.

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05/02/2026

Thank You Sponsors!

Registration is open for the 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma: African American Mental Health Symposium in Detroit on May 15, 2026: https://bit.ly/2026BTSRegister.

Don’t miss the exclusive VIP meet & greet with Tina Lifford, plus Wellness Marketplace opportunities. Join us in dismantling systemic barriers to wellness. https://bit.ly/2026BTSRegister.

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04/30/2026

🌈 Ready to break the stigma? Join us for the African American Mental Health Symposium with keynote speakers Tina Lifford and Dr. LaVerne Collins. Learn more: https://conta.cc/4dcqV7z

04/29/2026

Meet the Speakers!
Distinguished Panel Discussion

"Racial Disparities in Behavioral Health Care: Current Realities, Future Directions, and the Impact of AI"

This panel will explore racial disparities in behavioral health care within healthcare systems, with particular attention to access, quality, diagnosis, treatment outcomes, and patient experience for underserved communities. Panelists will examine how clinical practices, system design, and emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence—are shaping the future of equitable behavioral health care.

Panelists
Tina Lifford is an acclaimed actress (Queen Sugar), author, and CEO of The Inner Fitness Project. She empowers individuals to build resilience through emotional wellbeing.

Christopher Grant is a psychotherapist, researcher, and Founder of Humanity & Wellness Expansion. A Doctoral candidate specializing in addiction and AI ethics, he develops safe, culturally responsive standards for mental healthcare.

Dr. LaVerne H. Collins is a clinician and author specializing in decolonizing mental health. She founded New Seasons to provide culturally responsive training for systemic transformation.

Dr. Valarie Cunningham is the visionary founder and CEO of Synergy Health Center, and of BlackWellness Network and the Breaking the Stigma: African American Mental Health Symposium. She is a graduate of the Wayne State University School of Social Work.

Registration is open for the 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma: African American Mental Health Symposium in Detroit on May 15, 2026: https://blackwellnessnetwork.net.

Don’t miss the exclusive VIP meet & greet with Tina Lifford, plus Wellness Marketplace opportunities. Join us in dismantling systemic barriers to wellness.

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04/28/2026

It's Tina Lifford back again to tell you about the Breaking the Stigma African American MEntal Health Symposium. Join Tina for a special VIP Experience on May 14 and sharing her keynote on May 15. Please consider joining us! https://blackwellnessnetwork.net.

04/22/2026

Time is running out to secure your spot at the 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma: African American Mental Health Symposium.

This event is crucial in addressing the mental health crisis in the Black community, where systemic racism and trauma intersect.

Join us for a day filled with inspiring speakers and expert-led sessions that focus on resilience and healing.
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Let's create a future where mental health liberation is a reality.

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04/17/2026

Meet the Speakers!

Erica Brown-Meredith, Faith-Centered Counselor & Educator

"Black Women’s Midlife Renaissance: Reclaiming Identity, Mental Health, and Spiritual Resilience"
This presentation explores midlife transitions for Black women, reframing them as a “Renaissance.” Integrating relational intelligence and the “Rest Is Resistance” framework, it offers strategies for boundary-setting and purposeful living. Participants learn to reclaim identity and spiritual grounding through intentional rest.

Dr. Erica Brown-Meredith is a clinician, social work scholar at Norfolk State University, and founder of Rooted Ascent Wellness. Her work explores racial trauma and the transformative power of cultural reconnection through global study-abroad programs. A dedicated NAMI advocate, she integrates ancestral connection and mindfulness to promote holistic healing. Through Rooted Ascent, she curates immersive experiences that empower Black and Brown communities to achieve mental wellness and intentional rest.

Registration is open for the 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma: African American Mental Health Symposium in Detroit on May 15, 2026 https://bit.ly/2026BTSRegister.

Don’t miss the exclusive VIP meet & greet with Tina Lifford, plus Wellness Marketplace opportunities. Join us in dismantling systemic barriers to wellness. Sign up now: https://bit.ly/2026BTSRegister.

12/03/2025

We invite proposals for the 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma: African American Mental Health Symposium.
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This event is an essential platform to address mental health within the Black community.

Selected speakers will receive complimentary registrations and accommodations. Topics should align with our themes, such as overcoming stigma and self-care. Submission deadline is January 15, 2026. Join us in fostering impactful discussions.

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