October 10th marks World Mental Health Day, following Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September. While mental health has recently received increased priority, the early stages of seeking therapy remain overwhelming for many women. Let's learn from the experts what to expect.
During this webinar, we will aim to answer the questions many women ask themselves as they begin seeking therapy, along with education around mental health from two experts in the industry, Frantzces Lys and Divya Robin. Please feel free to submit questions beforehand to arija.rahman@uwibfoundation.org.
WHAT YOU'LL GET:
Resources for choosing and locating therapists.
Education on what to ask and share at the consultation.
Learn what to expect in the first few sessions.
Identifiable factors that your therapy is working.
Tips on ending therapy if it's not working for you.
Get to know 2 industry experts and their own experience surrounding therapy.
AGENDA
6pm: Intros.
6:10pm: Interactive session begins.
7:15pm: Q&A. Please feel free to submit questions beforehand to arija.rahman@uwibfoundation.org
7:25pm: Closing words.
We are collecting donations for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Established in 1987, AFSP is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.
AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies:
Funding scientific research
Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention
Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention
Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide in our mission
Led by CEO Robert Gebbia and headquartered in New York, and with a public policy office in Washington, D.C., AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states with programs and events nationwide. AFSP celebrates 30 years of service to the suicide prevention movement. Learn more about AFSP in its latest Annual Report, and join the conversation on suicide prevention by following AFSP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.