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राष्ट्रपति का पृष्ठ राष्ट्रपति का संदेश फरवरी 2022 एक पूर्व पेशेवर फुटबॉल खिलाड़ी के रूप में, मेरे पास मानसिक स्वास्थ्य संसाधनों तक पहुंच है। एनएफएल और एनएफएल प्लेयर्स एसोसिएशन ने पूर्व और वर्तमान खिलाड़ियों के लिए एक मानसिक-स्वास्थ्य संसाधन बनाने के लिए टीम बनाई है ताकि जरूरत पड़ने पर सहायता ली जा सके। यह हमारे और हमारे परिवार के लिए एक मुफ्त सेवा है। मैं उन संसाधनों का उपयोग जब भी आवश्यक होता हूं या यहां तक कि केवल चेक इन करने के लिए करता हूं कि मैं जीवन में कहां हूं और क्या हो रहा है। पिछले हफ्ते NAMI नॉर्थ टेक्सास ने कानून प्रवर्तन (और अंततः सभी पहले उत्तरदाताओं और उनके परिवारों) के लिए एक पूरी तरह से गोपनीय, बिना लागत, कलंक मुक्त मानसिक स्वास्थ्य सहायता नेटवर्क प्रदान करने के लिए एक प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम शुरू किया। डिजाइन के अनुसार, यह सबसे प्रमुख कारणों को संबोधित करता है, पहले उत्तरदाता मानसिक स्वास्थ्य देखभाल की तलाश नहीं करते हैं; सामाजिक और पेशेवर कलंक, पदावनति या नौकरी छूटने का डर, मानसिक स्वास्थ्य पेशेवर की आवश्यकता को भड़काने वाले दोहराए जाने वाले आघात से संबंधित प्रदाता को खोजने में असमर्थता। यह कार्यक्रम मानसिक स्वास्थ्य देखभाल के लिए पूरी तरह से गोपनीय पहला कदम होगा, जिससे पहले उत्तरदाताओं के लिए मदद लेना आसान हो जाएगा। सहकर्मी समर्थक पेशेवर मानसिक स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं के लिए सेतु के रूप में भी काम करेंगे। उन्हें यह पहचानने के लिए प्रशिक्षित किया जाएगा कि जब एक साथी अधिकारी को एक चिकित्सक, मनोचिकित्सक या अन्य पेशेवर सेवा से जुड़ने में मदद करने के लिए प्रशिक्षित किया जाता है, जिसे पहले उत्तरदाताओं के साथ काम करने का अनुभव होता है। मैंने हमेशा कानून प्रवर्तन का सम्मान किया है, और हाँ, कुछ कठिन परिस्थितियों में भी, क्योंकि उनके भी परिवार हैं और उनकी प्राथमिकता समुदाय को सेवा प्रदान करना, और रक्षा करना और सेवा करना है। टिम्मी न्यूज़ोम नामी एनटीएक्स अध्यक्ष हमारे बारे में अधिक जानकारी के लिए ओवरवॉच पीयर सपोर्ट प्रोग्राम (ओपीएस) , हमारे कार्यक्रम निदेशक और ओपीएस से संपर्क करें, क्रिस्टोफर पायने । राष्ट्रपति का संदेश फरवरी 2022 एक पूर्व पेशेवर फुटबॉल खिलाड़ी के रूप में, मेरे पास मानसिक स्वास्थ्य संसाधनों तक पहुंच है। एनएफएल और एनएफएल प्लेयर्स एसोसिएशन ने पूर्व और वर्तमान खिलाड़ियों के लिए एक मानसिक-स्वास्थ्य संसाधन बनाने के लिए टीम बनाई है ताकि जरूरत पड़ने पर सहायता ली जा सके। यह हमारे और हमारे परिवार के लिए एक मुफ्त सेवा है। मैं उन संसाधनों का उपयोग जब भी आवश्यक होता हूं या यहां तक कि केवल चेक इन करने के लिए करता हूं कि मैं जीवन में कहां हूं और क्या हो रहा है। पिछले हफ्ते NAMI नॉर्थ टेक्सास ने कानून प्रवर्तन (और अंततः सभी पहले उत्तरदाताओं और उनके परिवारों) के लिए एक पूरी तरह से गोपनीय, बिना लागत, कलंक मुक्त मानसिक स्वास्थ्य सहायता नेटवर्क प्रदान करने के लिए एक प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम शुरू किया। डिजाइन के अनुसार, यह सबसे प्रमुख कारणों को संबोधित करता है, पहले उत्तरदाता मानसिक स्वास्थ्य देखभाल की तलाश नहीं करते हैं; सामाजिक और पेशेवर कलंक, पदावनति या नौकरी छूटने का डर, मानसिक स्वास्थ्य पेशेवर की आवश्यकता को भड़काने वाले दोहराए जाने वाले आघात से संबंधित प्रदाता को खोजने में असमर्थता। यह कार्यक्रम मानसिक स्वास्थ्य देखभाल के लिए पूरी तरह से गोपनीय पहला कदम होगा, जिससे पहले उत्तरदाताओं के लिए मदद लेना आसान हो जाएगा। सहकर्मी समर्थक पेशेवर मानसिक स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं के लिए सेतु के रूप में भी काम करेंगे। उन्हें यह पहचानने के लिए प्रशिक्षित किया जाएगा कि जब एक साथी अधिकारी को एक चिकित्सक, मनोचिकित्सक या अन्य पेशेवर सेवा से जुड़ने में मदद करने के लिए प्रशिक्षित किया जाता है, जिसे पहले उत्तरदाताओं के साथ काम करने का अनुभव होता है। मैंने हमेशा कानून प्रवर्तन का सम्मान किया है, और हाँ, कुछ कठिन परिस्थितियों में भी, क्योंकि उनके भी परिवार हैं और उनकी प्राथमिकता समुदाय को सेवा प्रदान करना, और रक्षा करना और सेवा करना है। टिम्मी न्यूज़ोम नामी एनटीएक्स अध्यक्ष हमारे बारे में अधिक जानकारी के लिए ओवरवॉच पीयर सपोर्ट प्रोग्राम (ओपीएस) , हमारे कार्यक्रम निदेशक और ओपीएस से संपर्क करें, क्रिस्टोफर पायने । राष्ट्रपति का संदेश फरवरी 2022 एक पूर्व पेशेवर फुटबॉल खिलाड़ी के रूप में, मेरे पास मानसिक स्वास्थ्य संसाधनों तक पहुंच है। एनएफएल और एनएफएल प्लेयर्स एसोसिएशन ने पूर्व और वर्तमान खिलाड़ियों के लिए एक मानसिक-स्वास्थ्य संसाधन बनाने के लिए टीम बनाई है ताकि जरूरत पड़ने पर सहायता ली जा सके। यह हमारे और हमारे परिवार के लिए एक मुफ्त सेवा है। मैं उन संसाधनों का उपयोग जब भी आवश्यक होता हूं या यहां तक कि केवल चेक इन करने के लिए करता हूं कि मैं जीवन में कहां हूं और क्या हो रहा है। पिछले हफ्ते NAMI नॉर्थ टेक्सास ने कानून प्रवर्तन (और अंततः सभी पहले उत्तरदाताओं और उनके परिवारों) के लिए एक पूरी तरह से गोपनीय, बिना लागत, कलंक मुक्त मानसिक स्वास्थ्य सहायता नेटवर्क प्रदान करने के लिए एक प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम शुरू किया। डिजाइन के अनुसार, यह सबसे प्रमुख कारणों को संबोधित करता है, पहले उत्तरदाता मानसिक स्वास्थ्य देखभाल की तलाश नहीं करते हैं; सामाजिक और पेशेवर कलंक, पदावनति या नौकरी छूटने का डर, मानसिक स्वास्थ्य पेशेवर की आवश्यकता को भड़काने वाले दोहराए जाने वाले आघात से संबंधित प्रदाता को खोजने में असमर्थता। यह कार्यक्रम मानसिक स्वास्थ्य देखभाल के लिए पूरी तरह से गोपनीय पहला कदम होगा, जिससे पहले उत्तरदाताओं के लिए मदद लेना आसान हो जाएगा। सहकर्मी समर्थक पेशेवर मानसिक स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं के लिए सेतु के रूप में भी काम करेंगे। उन्हें यह पहचानने के लिए प्रशिक्षित किया जाएगा कि जब एक साथी अधिकारी को एक चिकित्सक, मनोचिकित्सक या अन्य पेशेवर सेवा से जुड़ने में मदद करने के लिए प्रशिक्षित किया जाता है, जिसे पहले उत्तरदाताओं के साथ काम करने का अनुभव होता है। मैंने हमेशा कानून प्रवर्तन का सम्मान किया है, और हाँ, कुछ कठिन परिस्थितियों में भी, क्योंकि उनके भी परिवार हैं और उनकी प्राथमिकता समुदाय को सेवा प्रदान करना, और रक्षा करना और सेवा करना है। टिम्मी न्यूज़ोम नामी एनटीएक्स अध्यक्ष हमारे बारे में अधिक जानकारी के लिए ओवरवॉच पीयर सपोर्ट प्रोग्राम (ओपीएस) , हमारे कार्यक्रम निदेशक और ओपीएस से संपर्क करें, क्रिस्टोफर पायने ।

Mohammad 'Pasha' Rahman Vice President Pharm D., MHA, FACHE Pasha Rahman is the Director of Pharmacy Services at Medical City Green Oaks Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Medical City Green Oaks Hospital is dedicated to inpatient psychiatric care, and has multiple outpatient programs and locations in North Texas. एक पूर्व पेशेवर फुटबॉल खिलाड़ी के रूप में, मेरे पास मानसिक स्वास्थ्य संसाधनों तक पहुंच है। एनएफएल और एनएफएल प्लेयर्स एसोसिएशन ने पूर्व और वर्तमान खिलाड़ियों के लिए एक मानसिक-स्वास्थ्य संसाधन बनाने के लिए टीम बनाई है ताकि जरूरत पड़ने पर सहायता ली जा सके। यह हमारे और हमारे परिवार के लिए एक मुफ्त सेवा है। मैं उन संसाधनों का उपयोग जब भी आवश्यक होता हूं या यहां तक कि केवल चेक इन करने के लिए करता हूं कि मैं जीवन में कहां हूं और क्या हो रहा है। पिछले हफ्ते NAMI नॉर्थ टेक्सास ने कानून प्रवर्तन (और अंततः सभी पहले उत्तरदाताओं और उनके परिवारों) के लिए एक पूरी तरह से गोपनीय, बिना लागत, कलंक मुक्त मानसिक स्वास्थ्य सहायता नेटवर्क प्रदान करने के लिए एक प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम शुरू किया। डिजाइन के अनुसार, यह सबसे प्रमुख कारणों को संबोधित करता है, पहले उत्तरदाता मानसिक स्वास्थ्य देखभाल की तलाश नहीं करते हैं; सामाजिक और पेशेवर कलंक, पदावनति या नौकरी छूटने का डर, मानसिक स्वास्थ्य पेशेवर की आवश्यकता को भड़काने वाले दोहराए जाने वाले आघात से संबंधित प्रदाता को खोजने में असमर्थता। यह कार्यक्रम मानसिक स्वास्थ्य देखभाल के लिए पूरी तरह से गोपनीय पहला कदम होगा, जिससे पहले उत्तरदाताओं के लिए मदद लेना आसान हो जाएगा। सहकर्मी समर्थक पेशेवर मानसिक स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं के लिए सेतु के रूप में भी काम करेंगे। उन्हें यह पहचानने के लिए प्रशिक्षित किया जाएगा कि जब एक साथी अधिकारी को एक चिकित्सक, मनोचिकित्सक या अन्य पेशेवर सेवा से जुड़ने में मदद करने के लिए प्रशिक्षित किया जाता है, जिसे पहले उत्तरदाताओं के साथ काम करने का अनुभव होता है। मैंने हमेशा कानून प्रवर्तन का सम्मान किया है, और हाँ, कुछ कठिन परिस्थितियों में भी, क्योंकि उनके भी परिवार हैं और उनकी प्राथमिकता समुदाय को सेवा प्रदान करना, और रक्षा करना और सेवा करना है। टिम्मी न्यूज़ोम नामी एनटीएक्स अध्यक्ष हमारे बारे में अधिक जानकारी के लिए ओवरवॉच पीयर सपोर्ट प्रोग्राम (ओपीएस) , हमारे कार्यक्रम निदेशक और ओपीएस से संपर्क करें, क्रिस्टोफर पायने ।

About Mental Illness Learn more about mental illness. This section covers mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, PTSD, bipolar, borderline personality disorder, ADHD, OCD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, suicide, addiction and others. समर्थन सेवाएं हमारी सहायता सेवाओं के माध्यम से, हमारे पास समुदाय में वास्तविक और सकारात्मक परिवर्तन करने की क्षमता है। यह NAMI नॉर्थ टेक्सास में हमारे फोकस के प्रमुख क्षेत्रों में से एक है, और हमारे गैर-लाभकारी संगठन के लिए बहुत सफलता का स्रोत है। आज ही हमसे संपर्क करें और देखें कि आप इस कार्यक्रम में कैसे मदद कर सकते हैं। LEARN MORE शिक्षा और आउटरीच इस कार्यक्रम से संबंधित हमारे अधिकांश प्रयासों में नए दृष्टिकोणों का अध्ययन करना और उन्हें लागू करने के लिए नवीन तरीके विकसित करना शामिल है। हम इस क्षेत्र में अपनी सफलता का मूल्यांकन गुणात्मक और मात्रात्मक डेटा एकत्र करके करते हैं, और उस जानकारी का उपयोग हमारे आधारभूत माप से बदलाव और परिवर्तनों को मापने के लिए करते हैं। LEARN MORE समर्थन सेवाएं हमारी सहायता सेवाओं के माध्यम से, हमारे पास समुदाय में वास्तविक और सकारात्मक परिवर्तन करने की क्षमता है। यह NAMI नॉर्थ टेक्सास में हमारे फोकस के प्रमुख क्षेत्रों में से एक है, और हमारे गैर-लाभकारी संगठन के लिए बहुत सफलता का स्रोत है। आज ही हमसे संपर्क करें और देखें कि आप इस कार्यक्रम में कैसे मदद कर सकते हैं। LEARN MORE शिक्षा और आउटरीच इस कार्यक्रम से संबंधित हमारे अधिकांश प्रयासों में नए दृष्टिकोणों का अध्ययन करना और उन्हें लागू करने के लिए नवीन तरीके विकसित करना शामिल है। हम इस क्षेत्र में अपनी सफलता का मूल्यांकन गुणात्मक और मात्रात्मक डेटा एकत्र करके करते हैं, और उस जानकारी का उपयोग हमारे आधारभूत माप से बदलाव और परिवर्तनों को मापने के लिए करते हैं। LEARN MORE Mental Health by the Numbers Millions of people in the U.S. are affected by mental illness every year. Here are some facts about the prevalence and impact of mental illness. LEARN MORE Research Research is vital to advancing our understanding of mental health conditions. LEARN MORE

Community Engagement Requests We are now accepting in-person speaker and event requests. However, b ecause of the large number of requests we receive, we require you to submit your request at least 3 weeks in advance to allow time for us to find the most appropriate speaker for your event. We will do our best to fulfill requests received with less than a 3 weeks' advanced notice , but cannot always accommodate them due to speaker availability. Please submit your request using the link below, and we will be in touch. Please click here for more information on NAMI NTX's presentations for school settings. Community Engagement Request Form

It's not how far we walk at NAMIWalks North Texas on May 18, 2024 at Riders Field, but how far we've come to make our milestones count. With your support and high spirits, we intend to make an unprecedented impact on mental health in our community. Give your all for Mental Health for All. Join Us Together we can achieve more. At NAMI North Texas we strive to make sure we create a stigma-free, supportive community. Please join us in being apart of the change for Mental Health for All. Register Here Donate If you're unable to join us at the event in person, you can still make a meaningful impact by contributing to ending the stigma through donations. Your support is greatly appreciated! Donate Sponsor To sponsor, fill out our packet! Our Walks Manager will contact you once submitted. For sponsorship details, reach out to Kasey Smith, Director of Community Partnerships, at kaseys@naminorthtexas.org Sponsor Packet Brittney Johnson 2024 Walk Chair Brittney Johnson is an Emmy Award-winning journalist who serves as co-anchor of NBC 5 News at 10 p.m. Monday through Friday. Before moving to DFW, Brittney spent six years in Charlotte, North Carolina where she anchored the market’s top-rated morning newscasts and delivered in-depth and investigative stories on the affordable housing crisis, mental health, and the foster care system. Her TV news career has also taken her to Little Rock, Arkansas, and Monroe, Louisiana. Brittney is a proud graduate of Howard University and the University of California at Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism. She is also a fitness enthusiast. The NASM-certified personal trainer and nutrition coach teaches group fitness classes, has run several marathons, practices yoga, and enjoys indoor cycling. Brittney enjoys mentoring and serving the community. In addition to serving as a speaker and emcee for charities across DFW, she delivers lunch to seniors every Tuesday for Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County; is a frequent platelet donor through Carter BloodCare, serves as Honorary Chair for the Community Council of Greater Dallas’ Family Fit Fest, is co-sponsor of a scholarship for college students through the Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education and is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and the National Association of Black Journalists. Fundraising Guide NAMIWalks empowers individuals to fundraise for mental health awareness and support through personal campaigns. Participants spread the word and raise funds for NAMI North Texas by engaging your networks. By walking and fundraising, YOU contribute to vital programs, services, and help reduce stigma. NAMIWalks demonstrates grassroots efforts, turning personal connections into meaningful contributions for mental health advocacy. Volunteer Interest NAMIWalks North Texas is just around the corner! . Be sure to check back soon for a volunteer sign-up form. We'll be in touch with everyone once we finalize the details, including dates and times. Your support means a lot to us! Premier Sponsor

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NAMI Basics is a free, six-session program designed for parents and other family caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral difficulties. NAMI Basics helps parents and other family caregivers understand the mental health conditions that may be causing these behavioral difficulties and the critical role families play in the treatment of those conditions. The program is taught by trained teachers who are also parents/family caregivers whose children experienced emotional or behavioral difficulties. What are the goals? ● To give the parent/caregiver the fundamental information necessary to be an effective caregiver ● To help the parent/caregiver cope with the impact that emotional and behavioral difficulties have on the child and the entire family ● To provide tools for the parent/caregiver to use even after completing the program that will assist them in making the best decisions possible for the care of the child ● To help the parent/caregiver take the best care possible of the entire family – especially themselves What you will gain: ● Information covering issues frequently faced by families dealing with a child or teen with mental illness ● Connection with other parents and/or caregivers ● The latest research on the medical aspects of the illness and advances in treatment ● An overview of treatment options- treatment works ● An overview of the systems involved in caring for children and teens and the importance of record keeping REGISTER FOR NAMI BASICS “I now realize other parents are struggling too. Thanks for helping me through a challenging time in my life and supplying me with the knowledge I need to help my son succeed.”

SPONSORS SPEAKERS REGISTRATION ABOUT AGENDA Register Sponsor Donate 2024 North Texas Mental Health Symposium (formerly known as the Collin County Mental Health Symposium) Thursday, November 14, 2024 Plano Event Center 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway Plano, TX 75074 Early Bird Registration is OPEN! Early bird registration ends 11:59PM CST on October 16, 2024. Price increases to $125 on October 17, 2024. Register Sponsorship Join us as a sponsor for the North Texas Mental Health Symposium! Showcase your brand with an exhibitor table, gain exposure through our marketing channels, and connect directly with mental health professionals, first responders, school staff, and more. Secure your sponsorship today and be part of a dynamic event that brings together professionals from across North Texas who share a passion for mental health. Sponsor 2024 Keynote Speakers Stop Minding Your Own Business Terry Bentley Hill Attorney & Mental Health Advocate Terry Bentley Hill is a Dallas criminal defense attorney and nationally recognized mental health advocate who has become a vocal proponent for mental health rehabilitation in the criminal justice system. Additionally, Terry serves her profession as a leader in attorney wellness initiatives. After earning a Broadcast Journalism degree from the University of Texas at Austin, Terry became a television news reporter covering the criminal courts. It was then that she decided to become a participant in rather than an observer of the legal system and made law school a goal. The road to law school was long (twenty-five years) and fraught with life-quakes and tragedies that included the suicidal deaths of her former husband (an attorney) and youngest daughter. It was those events that defined the kind of attorney and advocate Terry would become. At the age of fifty, Terry received her J.D. from Texas A & M University School of Law. Immediately after passing the bar exam, Terry volunteered with the Texas Lawyers Assistance Program and became active in the Dallas Bar Association’s Peer Assistance Committee. A prolific writer, speaker, and CLE presenter, Terry’s advocacy for attorney wellness was rewarded with the State Bar of Texas Presidential Citation, The Texas Bar Foundation Terry Lee Grantham Award, The Texas A&M University School of Law Dean Emeritus Award, and the Mental Health of America Greater Dallas Prism Award. Beyond her law related activities, Terry launched her own non-profit foundation with a focus on mental health awareness and education. It is through this organization that Terry carries her message of hope and healing to audiences throughout Texas and beyond. #stopmindingyourownbusiness.com. A Wounded Warrior and the Dog Who Saved Him Staff Sergeant Jason Morgan Veteran & Bestselling Author Staff Sergeant Jason Morgan grew up in North Dallas and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1989. SSgt Morgan qualified as a member of an elite special operations unit that provided meteorological and combat support for special operations. In 1999 SSgt. Morgan volunteered to provide security during a special operation in the Andes Mountains. It was on that operation Morgan was severely injured. Jason Morgan is now a best-selling co-author of A Dog Called Hope: The Wounded Warrior and the Dog Who Saved Him.” His book is now published in 7 countries including Russia and has won two major international awards for excellence and featured on the Today Show. Jason and his dog have spoken all over the US, England and Scotland and has made appearances on morning television in America and England. Beyond ABC: Needs Facing Children in North Texas Vanessa Simpson, LCSW-S Integrated Behavioral Health, Children's Health Vanessa Simpson, LCSW-S earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Baylor University. Vanessa started her social work career as an intern at Children’s Health and has worked for Children’s Health for over 10 years in both the Social Work department and Behavioral Health department. Vanessa currently serves as the Manager for the TCHATT Program in the Behavioral Health Department. Vanessa has been a board-approved social work supervisor since 2020. Vanessa is a graduate of the Emerging Leaders Acceleration Program and MODEL Leadership Academy. She has been specifically trained in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care. Vanessa believes in promoting an environment of compassion and hope to help children, teens, and families overcome their struggles and mental health challenges. Vanessa also serves as an adjunct professor for the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work at Baylor University. Cristal Retana Lule VP Community Relations, Children's Health Cristal Retana Lule is dedicated to ensuring equitable access to opportunities and resources for a better quality of life. As Vice President of Community Relations at Children’s Health since January 2018, she oversees community outreach and public policy initiatives. Through her work, she has been instrumental in various initiatives and coalitions to advocate for the well-being of children and families. Cristal holds a B.S. in Chemistry and Government from Texas Woman’s University and has over fourteen years of experience in public policy, having worked with various elected officials. She served as Mayor Pro Tem for Farmers Branch from 2019 to 2022, the first person of color in that role. Her accolades include the DFW Hispanic 100 Emerging Latina Leader Award, La Cima Young Professional of the Year Award (2022), and the Blake Anderson Community Service Award (2019). Cristal has held leadership roles in numerous organizations, including the Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas and the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce. In her free time, she enjoys running, mentoring, and spending time with her husband Eric, her son Mateo, and her family who still reside in the DFW area. AGENDA 7:30 AM - Registration & Check In Opens 8:15 AM - Opening Remarks 9:00 AM - Morning Plenary #1 Stop Minding Your Own Business - Terry Bentley Hill, Attorney & Mental Health Advocate 10:15 AM - Morning Plenary #2 A Wounded Warrior and the Dog That Saved Him - Staff Sergeant Jason Morgan, Veteran & Bestselling Author 11:30 AM - Lunch Begins 12:00 PM - Luncheon Keynote Beyond ABC: Needs Facing Children in North Texas - Cristal Retana Lule, Vice President, Community Relations, Children's Health & Vanessa Simpson, LCSW-S, Manager, Integrated Behavioral Health, Children's Health 1:30 - 2:20 PM - Break Out Sessions #1 Bibliotherapy in the Therapy Play Room: Using Books to Help Children Process Trauma, Grief, and Abuse - Kelly Pullen M.A., LPC-S, RPT, Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County & Karen Ewing M.S., LPC, RPT, Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County DBT Interventions Targeting Aggression and Staff Burnout in Juvenile Justice Settings - Dr. Sheree L. Tarver Sylva-Senette, Clinical Coordinator, Dallas County Juvenile Department Letot Campus Inclusivity in Care: Overcoming Barriers and Creating Collaborative Systems for IDD and Mental Illness - Andrew Ahles, LMFT-S Clinical Training Manager, Metrocare Services & Allison Turner, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor DDP, Metrocare Services Verbal Communications: Disconnecting to Connect - Sergeant Joey Guerra, Plano Police Department 2:30 - 3:20 PM - Break Out Sessions #2 Trendy to Be Depressed: The Hidden Reasons Our Teens Aren’t Getting Better and How to Help - Leanne Foell, LCSW, Adolescent Speaker & Therapist State Strategies to Streamline Competency Restoration in Texas - Dr. Jennie Simpson, Associate Commissioner and State Forensic Director, Texas Health and Human Services Commission We Didn't Create this Closet: Advocating for LGBTQ+ Clients - Brian Kennedy, M.S., LPC, Room for Change The Grey Areas of an APOWW - Summer Land, Allen Police Department & Terry Qualls, McKinney Police Department 3:30 - 4:20 PM - Break Out Sessions #3 Problematic and Illegal Sexual Behavior in Youth and Adolescence - Nicholas La Mere, LPC, Dallas County Children's Advocacy Center Pre-Trial Intervention for Mentally Ill Defendants and Solutions for the Competency Waitlist - Lee Pierson, Chief, Mental Health Division, Dallas County District Attorney's Office & Kendall McKimmey, Deputy Chief, Mental Health Division, Dallas County District Attorney's Office Overdose Response Panel - Misty Harris, LCDC, NCAC, SAP, Collin County Substance Abuse Program Coordinator & Becky Tinney, LMSW, LCDC, CPS, Director of Special Projects, Recovery Council & Siddharth Rangan, Lifepath Systems Threat Team Building Capabilities - Courtney Runnels, Grand Prairie Police Department & Special Agent Jimmy Beachum, FBI 4:30 PM - Event Concludes

Kids, Teens, & Young Adults Ending the Silence NAMI's Ending the Silence program is a trio of engaging presentations to help schools and organizations serving youth and their families address mental health. Ending the Silence is a powerful tool in raising awareness, improving understanding and reducing stigma. LEARN MORE NAMI BASICS NAMI Basics is a free, six session program designed for parents and other family caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral difficulties. NAMI Basics helps parents and other family caregivers understand the mental health conditions that may be causing these behavioral difficulties and the critical role families play in the treatment of those conditions. The program is taught by trained teachers who are also parents/family caregivers whose children experienced emotional or behavioral difficulties. LEARN MORE nami baSICS FOR pROFESSIONALS NAMI Basics is a free, six session program designed for parents and other family caregivers of children and adolescents experiencing mental health challenges. NAMI North Texas is now offering this class for professionals to help them better understand the impact that mental health conditions have on the youth as well as the family. The information provided will equip professionals working with youth and their families with unique insights that can enable them to work more collaboratively with families as part of the treatment team, as well as help them understand the value of referring their clients to NAMI Basics. LEARN MORE NAMI ON CAMPUS NAMI On Campus are student-led clubs that raise mental health awareness and reduce stigma in schools and college campuses through peer-led activities, education, and events. Through a partnership with NAMI North Texas, student leaders are empowered with toolkits, materials, and resources to make running the club fun and educational. NAMI On Campus clubs connect students with their local community and supports them in creating a culture free of judgment and accepting of reaching out for help; a more aware and mental health-supportive school culture. NAMI On Campus clubs are open to all students interested in mental health – It is not a support or therapy group. The club serves as a space where like minded students can spearhead activities and discussions that combat stigma and contribute to an overall positive climate for mental health. LEARN MORE NAMI North Texas is proud to partner with these schools, universities, churches, and community groups to encourage conversation about mental health. हम अपने प्रायोजकों से प्यार करते हैं और उनकी सराहना करते हैं। Mental Health Facts: Children & Teens 10 Common Warning Signs of a Mental Health Condition in Teens and Young Adults Telling the difference between "normal" behaviors and what might be the signs of a mental health condition isn't always easy. Some common warning signs are highlighted in this video. For more local resource information for families and children, please visit our resource page .

Individuals Living with Mental Illness Peer-to-Peer Our free, 8-session, confidential Peer-to-Peer program provides educational information that helps adults with mental illness learn more about their condition and treatment options. We aim to provide the most current and up-to-date information about the major mental health conditions, their biological aspects, and information on the possibilities for living in recovery, including various treatment strategies currently available. NAMI will never recommend a specific therapy or approach but instead provides a space for compassionate conversations taught by a trained team of people who have been where you are. Your Peer-to-Peer facilitator will provide specific skills training in problem-solving, listening, communication techniques, handling crises and relapse, guidance on locating appropriate supports and services within the community, and tips on advocating for those supports and services. Groups are structured through presentations, discussions, and interactive exercises that help you learn how to be an active participant in your treatment plan, identify feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and events that could result in a possible relapse, and strengthen interpersonal relationships. Through this process, you will further your knowledge of mental health and gain insight into how to cope with difficult circumstances while sharing your experiences with peers who share the same recovery goal. Class Schedule Connection Recovery Support Group Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, 90-minute support group for adults living with a mental health condition. Meeting once a month, connection recovery aims to combat the isolation and anxiety accompanying mental illness. These groups strive to create respectful, compassionate, and understanding environments that lead to meaningful conversations, where members share their struggles and successes. Members can find support and empathetic discussions that offer insight into others’ coping strategies, problems, concerns, and paths to recovery. Connection Recovery is entirely confidential, and you never have to share more than you want to. NAMI does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies during the groups and instead offers a casual, relaxed, and flexible approach without an educational format. Our facilitators have been where you are- each group is led by individuals going through recovery. They understand your struggles and offer support, encouragement, and connection without judgment. Everyone is a valued participant, and we welcome you to join and share. Group Schedule "Mary and Hannah did an incredible job leading the class! They were so kind and welcoming each week. As leaders they created a supportive classroom environment that made me feel safe and encouraged. I would highly recommend this class to others. I now have the courage to use goal tracking as I pursue my dreams. The goal exercises in class helped me to better form this positive habit."