Pasifika Mental Health Conference
Sacramento, CA — In a landmark moment for Pacific Islander mental health, over 20 Pasifika licensed clinicians from across the United States gathered in Sacramento for the inaugural Pasifika Mental Health Conference—a first-of-its-kind, free event tailored specifically for the Pasifika community....

![Organized by a dedicated steering committee of Pasifika mental health professionals, the event was hosted in partnership with a local nonprofit organization Pasifika By Design and aimed to destigmatize mental health within the community while centering on culturally grounded approaches. [courtesy photo] Pasifika mental health steering committee](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/pasifica_mental_health_2.jpeg?itok=-7YIGoES)