Rediscovering Hope Panel Discussion Set Sept. 7 in Arlington as Part of Suicide Prevention Month
Every year during May and September, Positive Actions International coordinates the efforts for the City of Arlington's Mental Health Awareness Month and Suicide Prevention Month campaigns, through the Together for Mental Health panel discussion.
Together for Mental Health brings leaders across the community, including City of Arlington former Mayor Jeff Williams, Councilman Raul H. Gonzalez, TotalCare Behavioral Health Coordinator, Amanda Hibbs, Life Coach Michael Daily and Antonieta Amendolara, and Licensed Professional Counselor Esther De LA Rosa Scott, with the goal of providing information and encouragement to take care of our mental health for our overall well-being.
These events provide community members with an opportunity to talk about important issue, such as suicide prevention, while learning to identify helpful tools.
“Every one of us faces challenges in life that can impact our mental health. The world around us can be both positive and negative, bringing joy and sadness, hope and anxiety. But the good news is that there are practical tools that everyone can use to improve and protect their mental health”, says Esther De La Rosa Scott Director for Positive Actions International.
According to research, experiencing loneliness and disconnection increases the risk of mental health challenges and even losing hope. In May the U.S. Surgeon General, through the Department of Human Services, released a report to warn the population about a new epidemic affecting Americans: Loneliness. This new report makes having these conversations of extreme importance for our community. Click here to read the full report.
Leaders across the nation are joining the U.S. Surgeon General in his efforts to address loneliness to improve mental health. Here at the Dream City we are definitely ahead of this report in taking positive actions. That is why this year's theme for the City of Arlington is Rediscovering Hope, and former Mayor, Jeff Williams and Councilman Raul Gonalez, will be leading the conversation.
No matter what you're struggling with, other people have felt the way you do. Join former Mayor Jeff Williams, Councilman Raul H. Gonzalez, TotalCare Behavioral Health services, and Positive Actions International from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7, 2023, at the Bob Duncan Center, 2800 S. Center St., to learn about the tools that can help make a difference in our community.
We know that together we succeed! For more information send an email to [email protected] or visit www.positiveactionsinternational.com.
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