Fulton County’s Mighty District 6 Commissioner Khadijah Abdur-Rahman is as soon as once more bringing Mental Health Awareness to the forefront. In partnership with Post 3 At-Large member of the Atlanta City Council Keisha Waites and the Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), the Commissioner is inviting residents to attend the Mental Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 29.

The occasion, which can be held from Noon till 4 p.m. on the Greenbriar Mall situated at 2841 Greenbriar Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30331 can be a possibility for residents to obtain a wealth of knowledge and assets to assist with enhancing psychological well being.

May is Mental Health Month, which places the give attention to our emotional, psychological, bodily, and social well-being. It impacts how we expect, really feel, act, and deal with stress. Mental well being is necessary at each stage of life, from childhood and adolescence by way of maturity. Commissioner Khadijah’s Mental Health and Wellness Fair will present the neighborhood with assets and actions that can give attention to the well-being of their psychological well being.

“The impact of mental illness can be seen every day as lead news stories and headlines. We must make mental health a priority and that’s the purpose of the 2023 SECOND ANNUAL MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR,” mentioned Commissioner Abdur-Raman. “I invite residents to join me and see what resources are available to help their mental health interests.”

“Understanding the complexity of the challenges associated with mental health, it’s going to take us working together to ensure the mental health of our family members and neighbors,” acknowledged Councilwoman Waites. “I cannot think of a better way to usher in Mental Health Month than with the 2023 Mental Health and Wellness Fair.”

The free family-friendly truthful will characteristic a number of native organizations and Fulton County departments together with CORE, Cure Violence Atlanta (CHRIS 180), Healing & Health Institute for Teens, HEALing Community Center, YouthBuild Urban League, Fulton County Behavioral Health Network, Fulton County Board of Health, Fulton County Arts & Culture, and the Fulton County Library.

Residents may also be entertained by a reside DJ and dance teams. Families will have the ability to take pleasure in a free day of enjoyable and meals whereas additionally receiving info and assets associated to wellness and psychological well being. Come by to:

• Talk to native useful resource suppliers
• Learn about methods to assist neighborhood members
• Receive free well being screenings
• Take benefit of the Fulton Library cellular unit which is able to embody books curated for youth and adults that target psychological well being wants. In addition, the cellular unit will embody STEAM actions designed for younger adults.
•  Enjoy artwork actions
• Register for Giveaways

“We are thrilled to partner with Fulton District 6 Commissioner Khadijah Abdur-Rahman to provide access to mental health services for county residents,” mentioned LaTrina Foster, Director of Fulton County BHDD. “With the County’s ongoing support, we are determined to change the ecosystem through strengthened community partnerships to increase mental health awareness.”