This presentation will review how to identify and respond to symptoms of anxiety and depression in young adults. Consideration will be given to common stressors that individuals face when progressing from adolescence to young adulthood that may contribute to the onset or escalation of mental health concerns. Strategies will be discussed for how families can respond effectively and compassionately. In addition, guidance will be offered for determining when symptoms of anxiety and depression may be significant enough to warrant clinical attention. Speaker: William Orme, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Texas McGovern School of Medicine, Licensed Psychologist at Houston Methodist Behavioral HealthSHOW LESS

Presented by Karyn Hall, PhD, Founder and Director, Dialectical Behavior Therapy Center, and Jaime Lawson. Join us to learn more about Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and the difficulties in managing emotions for those who have the disorder or other issues related to coping with emotions. Dr. Hall will discuss the ways in which you can best communicate and help your loved ones, and understand their experiences. Learn communication and coping strategies that can help with the emotional intensity that often has loved ones walking on eggshells. Jaime will share her personal story of struggles and success with BPD.

Presented by Tracey Brown, Amazing Place; Suzy LaForge, Marketing Director and Art Teacher, Amazing Place; Emile Unverzagt, Participant Program Director, Amazing Place; Susan Giles, Community and Church Liaison, Amazing Place; Michael Lieb, Culinary Director, Amazing Place; in collaboration with Amazing Place. In this presentation, you will learn how Amazing Place, the day center for those with mild to moderate dementia, uses visual, performing, literary and culinary arts to engage and stimulate their participants. Their techniques of working with those with dementia offer lessons for all of us about the benefits of the arts as we age.