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8th Annual Health Ministry Program Celebrates the Finale of the "Empowerment Tour" with a Focus on Depression and Mental HealthOctober 31, 2007 In a keynote presentation, Terrie M. Williams, inspirational author and mental health advocate, discussed the untold story of depression among African Americans, and her personal journey in coping with the disease. She challenged the audience to get past the stigma often attached to discussing mental illness in order to share their stories with others and with mental health professionals who can help in the healing process. During the conference, other health and wellness experts participated in a panel presentation on depression and its impact on chronic physical illnesses. Free health screenings were also administered. According to a 2001 Surgeon General report on mental health, depression among black women is almost 50 percent higher than it is among white women. Additionally, only seven percent of black women who suffer from depression receive treatment, as compared with 20 percent of white women. The finale event of this year’s Health Ministry Program also featured a vignette about the stresses that everyday women encounter, and the pain they often carry with them. The conference concluded with a live musical celebration with Rev. Alyn E. Waller and the Enon Tabernacle Mass Choir performing songs from Pastor Waller’s new gospel album. "The 2007 Empowerment tour provided our members and the community with an opportunity for a more in-depth look at their overall health needs, with a series of conferences that focused on prevention and intervention for specific chronic diseases. Then, at this finale event, we brought it all together with a discussion of the connection between mental health and physical health, focusing on stress and depression, and how to find balance in our lives," said Maria Pajil Battle, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs & Marketing at Keystone Mercy. "We were very encouraged by the response from the women who attended, and we look forward to continuing to bring great programs like this to the community in 2008." About the Health Ministry Program for Women About Keystone Mercy Health Plan |
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