Mental Health Wellness summit set

The D’Andre Seals Suicide Prevention Outreach Project will present a free Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Summit on from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 3 in the McGeorge Building at Southeast Arkansas College.

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, according to a news release.

The summit will feature age-appropriate presentations and discussions for participants 8 years old and up.

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 — “Trauma Informed Care”

Dr. Stephen Broughton, Bessie Lancelin, and Mary Meacham — “Stigma, Anxiety, Depression and Our Toolbox.”

“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,” said Kymara Seals, founder and president of the DSOP. “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-suicideprevention-summit-tickets-562608576397

“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,” according to the release.

DSOP is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to educating individuals on mental health awareness and suicide prevention.