Self Care and Nerd Therapy (Mental Health 101 for Nerds)

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Friday May 12, 2017 - 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm


Did you know roughly 1 in 5 adults suffer from some form of mental illness? Did you know an estimated 18% of the US population suffers from anxiety disorders? Despite these overwhelming numbers, mental health awareness is surprisingly low on everyone's radar. Nerds, geeks, gamers, and anyone involved in the nerd community often get the short end of the stick due to ignorance or misinformation about how healthy fandom can really be! Join us as we talk about the stigma, remedies for relief that you can try right now, and connections for getting long-lasting or professional help.