Date: | March 28, 2019 - 9:00am - 1:00pm |
Timezone: | (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) |
Location: | Mount Pisgah UMC 2850 Old Alabama Road Johns Creek, GA 30022 United States, United States |
Website for Event: | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fdha-community-conversations-on-mental-health-ticke... |
Topic: | Alternative Medicine |
Description: | According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mental illnesses are among the most common health conditions in the United States. 1 in 5 Americans will experience a mental illness in a given year and 1 in 25 live with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipoloar disorder, or major depression. During the 7th Annual Health Summit, “Wellness Over Weight – What’s Weighing You Down?”, healthcare professionals, community advocates, and others began the dialog on building healthy communities by addressing disparities such as heart diseases, diabetes and mental health. Mental and physical health are both equally important aspects of overall health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mental illness, especially depression, can increase the risk for many different types of physical health problems, even long term conditions like stroke, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. The presence of chronic conditions can increase the risk for mental illness. |
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