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State of Mental Health in the African Diaspora — Access, Stigma & Building Culturally-Safe Care Pathways

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Webinar title: State of Mental Health in the African Diaspora — Access, Stigma & Building Culturally-Safe Care Pathways

This session examines the current state of mental health among Black, African, and Caribbean diaspora communities, exploring barriers to access, cultural and generational stigma, and the gap between clinical need and culturally responsive care. Speakers will bring both clinical expertise and lived cultural understanding to help attendees translate awareness into actionable, community informed practice.

Speaker Dr. Philip Ofori-Yentumi,

Dr. Philip Ofori-Yentumi, DNP, PMHNP, MSN is the compassionate and trusted co-founder of Stepping Stone Medical and Psychiatry in West Chester, Ohio. As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, Dr. Ofori-Yentumi is committed to helping individuals of all backgrounds—teens to adults—experience mental wellness and peace of mind, whether in person at the Beckett Center office or through convenient telehealth visits across Ohio.
With a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Miami University, a Master’s in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing from Walden University, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Northern Kentucky University, Dr. Ofori-Yentumi brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to every patient interaction.
For over 10 years, he has provided compassionate care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. He also serves at Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital, working closely with diverse teams to support individuals facing complex mental health challenges.
Clients appreciate Dr. Ofori-Yentumi’s warm, holistic approach—combining expert medication management, psychotherapy, and personalized treatment strategies that meet each client where they are. Whether you’re returning for continued care or visiting for the first time, you’ll find a safe, supportive environment led by someone who truly listens, understands, and cares.

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  1. State of mental health in the African diaspora — access, stigma & building culturally-safe care pathways

Date: Wednesday, 14th of October 2026
Time: 2:00 PM EST
Duration: 90 minutes