When: November 13, 2014 7 p.m.
Where: Byram Hills High School
What: The EVEN program: “We are all INDIVIDUALS. We are NOT ALONE. We are all EVEN.
About: The EVEN program is a privately funded program created by the University of Michigan and Byram Hills High School. The program was created to fight the stigma associated with mental illnesses and to provide students and teachers with a variety of education and training opportunities. During this day of mental wellness programming for the students of Byram Hills High School, the entire student body will participate in events covering a variety of topics ranging from meditation to sleep hygiene to identifying signs and symptoms of mental health issues. Following the day of Wellness,the EVEN program will host an evening for parents, educators, mental health professionals and family members. The event will include speakers, video and an interactive discussion on the mental health issues facing our children.
Space is very limited. Please RSVP to: evenevent@yahoo.com
Moderator: Ahmad Rashad, Emmy Award Winning Sportscaster
Kate Fitzgerald, MD University of Michigan Depression Center
Will Heininger, UM Football Player and Mental Health Advocate
Elizabeth Koschmann, PhD, University of Michigan Depression Center
Carolyn Lanfredi, PhD, Byram Hills High School Psychologist
Ginny Neuckranz, Founder of Erika’s Lighthouse
Harris R. Schwartzberg, Mental Health Advocate/BHHS Parent
The EVEN program has invited dozens of mental health professionals, child specialists and a variety of mental health organizations to attend the event.