About this Event
Join us for Diverse Dialogues: Stigma & Breaking Barriers and explore how negative labels and biases affect our health and health choices. Consider tough questions through the lens of bias, lived experience and intersectionality:
- How do labels and stereotypes prevent people from seeking healthcare and support?
- How do factors like income, education, and where we live impact our health?
- What actions can we take in our daily lives to tackle stigma and help build a healthier society?
Featured Speakers:
- : Family Physician, Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Alberta & Season 7 Winner of The Amazing Race Canada
- Assistant Professor, Department of Health & Society, U of T Scarborough
- President & CEO, Mental Health Commission of Canada
They will share their diverse experiences, insights and perspectives on:
- The impact of stigma on mental health, substance use and access to care
- The power of breaking down barriers to create a healthier community
- And more!
Join the conversation, ask questions, share your thoughts and learn how to make a difference.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Event runs from 6 to 8 p.m.
If you require accessibility accommodations, contact [email protected].
Get your free tickets today. Seats are limited.
This event is a part of the , hosted by Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen de Villa.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles Street West, Toronto, Canada
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