FAC Diversity Committee to Hold Mental Health Event May 25
Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition.
In May, many groups throughout the country join the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Each year, they fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families.
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, the FAC Diversity Committee will be hosting the an event on Friday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to noon at FAC classroom 216. There will be free refreshments. The event will feature guest speaker Greg Myer, LMHC, the Director of Clinical Coordination for the United Way of Broward County.
Myer is a licensed mental health counselor and Marine Corps veteran specializing in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, who connects first responders and their families to mental and behavioral health services throughout Southeast Florida.
Posted 05/18/24