ALPHA OMEGA
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS SEMINAR
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n June 12, 2021, the Brothers of Alpha Omega Chapter, Third District of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. hosted a Mental Health Awareness Month Webinar via Zoom. Keep in mind; May has been the official month for Mental Health Awareness in the United States since 1949. The month is observed with media, local events, film screenings which was started by the Mental Health America organization. Consequently, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated chapters across the country have hosted Mental Health Awareness programs associated with our national initiative, Brother You’re on My Mind (BYOMM).
of depression may include some or all of the following conditions: Fatigue, Overall loss of interest, Hormonal Changes, Low Motivation, Irritable, Low Self-esteem, Irrational Guilt, and Suicidal Thoughts. Keys for overcoming depression included seeking professional help and numerous programs provided by the National Alliance of Mental Illness and American Psychological Association. In addition, each guest commented on their own professional experience and answered an array of questions from the participants.
Upon closing the webinar, the psychologists left the audience with some poignant remarks. Dr. Gordon wanted everyone The event was coordinated and to know that we all fall short hosted by the Health as human beings. Therefore, Initiative Committee chaired “Don’t let perfection be the by Brother Edward L. enemy of the good!” While Dr. Poindexter. The event’s host Kern wanted to encourage for the afternoon was Brother the men of the audience by Anthony Gadson, with guest saying that “Vulnerability is speakers Dr. Diane Kern and a strength.” Brothers, we all Dr. Samuel Gordon, both need to seek counsel and are Clinical Psychologists. advice from professionals The event reached 40 on our mental health just as participants during this we do physical health. It is a important conversation about good idea to get checkups Mental Health and Black and participate in events such Men during the webinar. The as this one to gauge where participants were provided we are to live productive and with a wealth of information happy lives. to include--What are the signs of Depression? The diagnosis
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