Black mental health webinar series — July 31, 2025
July 28, 2025 – Defence Stories
Estimated read time – 1:30
The Black Mental Health Webinar SeriesFootnote * (BMHWS) is proud to host Dr. Helen Ofosu and Professor Jude Cénat, to deliver the session below:
Dr. Helen Ofosu
Professor Jude Cénat
Join us for the soft launch of our BMHWS with a powerful conversation on what it truly means to thrive authentically in the workplace. We’ll unpack the hidden toll of masking your identity, confront the stigma around mental health—especially in Black communities—and explore how embracing your full self isn’t just empowering, it’s essential for your well-being and success.
Date and time: July 31, 2025 / 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Registration deadline: July 31, 2025 - 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Audience: All federal employees
Opening remarks: Irene Arkorful, Director, Treasury Board Secretariat (Task Force for Black Public Servants)
Facilitators: Sophie Dubourg, DG, Health Canada & Djibril Diallo, Program Manager, ISED
English Session with French Interpretation