Dallas Judiciary Host Virtual Events For Mental Health Awareness Month

From the City of Dallas:

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Dallas Judiciary will be hosting a series of virtual events throughout May. Dallas Judiciary is committed to educating the public about the impact of mental illness and supporting the mental health community. Topics such as wellness, prevention and trauma will be discussed.

See agenda below:

Let’s Talk Mental Health

May 8 | noon to 1 p.m.

Learn about mental illness, childhood trauma and the stereotypes of mental illness in communities of color.

Presented by Dallas Judiciary featuring, Dr. Brenda Richardson-Rowe, Harmony Counseling Center

Mental Health 101

May 15 | noon to 1 p.m.

Learn risk factors and early warning signs of mental health problems. Discover services provided NAMI North Texas and learn about a client’s journey to wellness.

Presented by Dallas Judiciary featuring NAMI North Texas

Dealing with Law School Stress

May 29 | noon to 1 p.m.

Learn ten tips to help lawyers manage stress while practicing law.

Presented by Dallas Judiciary featuring, Chris Woods, the State Bar of Texas’ Texas Lawyers Assistance Program

NAMI North Texas Virtual Mental Health Walk

May 29 | noon to 1 p.m.

Join thousands of others across the nation in a virtual walk to help raise awareness about mental health. By participating in this walk, you can help raise funds for NAMI’s mission of advocacy, education, support and public awareness.

Presented by Dallas Judiciary featuring, NAMI North Texas

Register: www.namiwalks.org/team/35343

When you register, be sure to join Dallas Municipal Court and Friends

For more information, contact Judge Cheryl Williams at cheryl.williams@dallascityhall.com.

This press release was produced by the City of Dallas. The views expressed here are the author’s own.