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The Dayton Daily News, the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association and Wright State University are convening a panel of local experts and advocates to talk about our shared experiences and discuss solutions we can come to as a community. You can join Mental Health Matters: A Community Conversation at the Wright State University Student Union on Sept. 17 by registering for the event here.
The event will open with a Community Resource Fair and a keynote address by Scott McGohan, a local business leader and passionate mental health advocate. Following his address, our panel discussion will begin.
Panelists for the Community Conversation include:
- Crystal Allen – CEO, Boys & Girls Club of Dayton
- Tristyn Ball, Ph.D. – Director of Prevention and Early Intervention, Montgomery County ADAMHS (Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services) Board
- Kelly Blankenship, DO – Associate Chief Medical Officer of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health, Dayton Children’s Hospital
- Barbara Marsh, Ph.D. – Director, Counseling and Wellness Services, Wright State University
- Greta Mayer, Ph.D. – CEO, Mental Health Recovery Board of Clark, Greene, and Madison Counties
The event will be held in the Wright State Student Union. Seating at the Community Conversation is limited, and a free Eventbrite registration is required. Sign up to attend here.