The D’Andre Seals Suicide Prevention Outreach Project (DSOP) announces a free Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Summit on Saturday, June 3, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. in the McGeorge Building at SEARK College, 1900 S. Hazel Street.
The summit aims to promote and raise awareness about mental health issues and suicide prevention and will bring together mental health professionals, advocates, and experts to discuss strategies for addressing mental health challenges.
The summit will feature age-appropriate presentations and discussions for participants 8 years old and up. Seasoned mental health professionals will lead each session.
The speakers include Dr. Nichole Bauknight Boles “What is Mental Illness and How Do You Handle Stress?,” Dr. Kamra Mays “How to Recognize Symptoms and What Signs to Look for,” Jannie Cotton, LPC “Trauma Informed Care,” and Dr. Stephen Broughton, Bessie Lancelin, ACSW, LCSW and Mary Meacham “Stigma, Anxiety, Depression and Our Toolbox.”
“Providing this platform for mental health advocates and experts to come together and share their knowledge is an important part of raising awareness of mental health wellness,” said Kymara Seals, Founder and President of the DSOP. “Mental health is a critical issue that affects people of all ages and backgrounds, and we need to work together to raise awareness and remove the associated stigma. We aim to empower individuals and communities to take action and create a more compassionate and supportive environment for people struggling with mental health issues.”
The event is free which includes lunch, but registration is requested and available on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-wellness-suicide- prevention-summit-tickets-562608576397
About D’Andre Seals Outreach Project
The D’Andre Seals Suicide Prevention Outreach Project (DSOP) was born from the devasting loss of Kymara H. Seals’ beloved son, D’Andre Seals, to suicide. For Kymara and her family, this tragedy has left a permanent ache in their hearts. Despite their pain, they have channeled their grief into creating DSOP, a 501c3 organization committed to educating individuals on mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
