Media Advisory: Carter Center and Atlanta Press Club Present ‘Will the Pandemic Reduce Mental Health Stigma?’

What: The public and the media are invited to a free online webinar on Thursday, May 21, from 11 a.m. -12 noon EDT.

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Topic: During the pandemic, mental health has been more openly discussed than at any time in recent memory. The media, health experts, members of the entertainment industry, and families are sharing tips to help each other cope with stress and anxiety caused by the outbreak. Journalists and experts will discuss whether this could be a tipping point for reducing the stigma that typically surrounds mental health discussions.

Panelists:
Moderator: Nick Valencia, CNN correspondent
Nicholas Kristof, New York Times columnist
Dr. Eve Byrd, Carter Center Mental Health Program Director
Shanti Das, Silence the Shame Founder, entertainment industry executive
Dr. Kathleen Ethier, CDC social and behavioral scientist