Amidst the vibrant Queer narrative lies a pressing need to address the often-overlooked struggles within the mental health system. This webinar aims to illuminate these disparities, celebrate the community’s resilience and creativity, and foster a deeper understanding of the unique mental health challenges faced by Queer individuals.

Join us in exploring these critical issues, navigating potential solutions, and envisioning a future that is inclusive, supportive, and kind for all members of the Queer community.

Panelists

• Patria (They/Them He/Him She/Her) is a Queer Non-Binary Filipinx multimedia artist and CalHOPE NAMI Peer Specialist. They channel their creativity across various mediums for healing and self-discovery, using art as a lifeline to navigate mental health challenges. Patria’s journey, often beyond words, is expressed through both personal and collaborative art, seamlessly intertwining with their mental health work to empower themselves and their community.
• Jenell (She/They/All) is a dynamic queer black artist, space-maker, & neuro-spicy advocate. Jenell is a force in production, comedy, & intersectional queer and mental health advocacy. Using a trauma-informed lens of somatic delight to infuse spaces w/ the intersection of depth & play, she weaves together her skills as a production designer, stylist, & community architect to empower, enchant, & entertain; bringing imaginative visions to life within a politicized framework of liberation through acts of joie de vivre!
• Reg Clarkinia (They/Them) is a mental health advocate dedicated to bringing people together through inclusive community programming. As NAMI Glendale Operations manager, they are honored to serve folks living in the Eastside of Los Angeles, from Burbank to Lincoln Heights. Reg’s goal is to deliver “mental health for all”, including resources to support those living with mental illness, NAMI support groups, classes and original, responsive and compelling public events. Reg is from California and has lived in Hollywood for over a decade.