The stress-burden of color, implicit in the very nature of existence for people of color, may lead to emotional, mental and psychological health issues. These aforementioned health issues may then be increased by the economic realities of existence --including substandard housing, low paying jobs, discrimination, and a daily possibility of lethal violence in any encounter with the police. Consequently, the current political climate in America may be creating a condition of "stress overload" for people of color.

Recognizing this predicament, the men of the Houston (TX) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. & The Eta Lambda (University of Houston Chapter ) of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. are planning a groundbreaking Mental Health Symposium emphasizing the perspectives and needs of People of Color. The purpose of the Mental Health Symposium is to present information about key issues of mental health, discuss and provide resources including on site mental health organizations in hopes of “Demystifying Mental Health”.

Please join us at our Mental Health Symposium “Demystifying Mental Health” on November 18, 2017 from 11 AM – 2 PM at the University of Houston Athletic/Alumni Center, 3204 Cullen Blvd. | Houston, TX 77204.

See Polemarch Ron Lockett II & Dr. Eli Anderson on Khambrell Marshall's show Newsmakers on KPRC: https://www.click2houston.com/newsmakers/houston-newsmakers-nov-12-ronald-lockett-and-eli-anderson

Hear Polemarch Ron Lockett II & Dr. Kelly Kearney on The Boxx community affairs program, Access Houston with KG Smooth: https://theboxhouston.com/9772066/access-houston-mental-health-symposium-real-men-who-cook/

To register: Call 832.895.9799 or go online to www.mentalhealth2017.eventbrite.com . For information contact info@houkappa.org.