Black Maternal & Mental Health Series - Workshop #9

Guest Presenter: Xaviera L. Bell, MS, cHET, CD, CLE, PFP

After the loss of her son Xander, Xaviera "Zay" Bell became a passionate advocate for maternal health. She is the creator and founder of two impactful nonprofits, Zeal of Xander, Inc and The Black Birth Institute. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, she is dedicated to addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by black women and families in her community. Zay holds a Master of Science degree and has also completed specialized training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). In addition to her full spectrum and community-based doula certifications, Zay is also a certified life coach with a focus on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This combination of skills enables her to provide holistic support, addressing not only the physical aspects of maternal health but also the emotional and mental well-being of her clients.

Topic: Black Maternal Health & Mental Health Workshop #9

Time: Sep 26, 2024 04:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

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Hope for the future does not exist for a significant portion of the U.S. population. Weathering, heightened systemic racism and discrimination, microagressions, and marginalization, and racial and ethnic disparities in health and health care are destroying the lives of Black, indigeneous, and other persons of color! The event sponsors, Sister-to-Sister: International Network of Professional African American (Black) Women, Inc. and its partners, are committed to eradicating these disparities, preventable deaths and serious illnesses, including mental illness. They represent public health crises.

As acknowledged by the CDC, 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are presentable. We are working to preserve the lives of Black (and other) pregnant women, their babies, and families. Black women are three to four times more likely than their Caucasian counterparts to die before, during, and after childbirth or experience resulting chronic physical and mental illnesses. Their babies are twice as likely to die before age 1. Postpartum mental illnesses of Black birthing mothers are significantly higher than Caucasian females, and such disorders can lead to suicide and drug overdosing.Indigenous and other females of color are also at high risks of dying, losing their infants, and suffering serious mental illnesses, post-birth.

The past workshops have received high acclaim. This educational series is for women, particularly Black and those of color, families, health care providers (i.e., physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, doulas, midwives, nurse practioners, community leaders, elected officials, and all others interested individuals.

Advisement: Due to the venue's policy, only registered guests will be admitted.

Free limited disability parking with state-issued placard. Nearby parking at meters and in parking garage.

Notice: The event is not endorsed by Global Down Syndome Foundation

For more information click visit Sister-to-Sister: International Network of Professional African American (Black) Women, Inc. at https://www.sister-to-sister.org.

Host or Publisher Sister-to-Sister Intl Nwk of Prof African Am Women