Iron County Community Mental Health Forum (Free)

Join us for the launch of the quarterly Mental Health Forum Series - an initiative designed to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and provide our community with evidence-based tools for improving mental health. Our first session will focus on practical, proven strategies for managing anxiety and depression in daily life and how to best support those we love.

Thursday, November 13 from 5 to 7 pm at Southern Utah University Alumni Center located at 405 W. University Blvd.

What You’ll Learn

• Signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression.

• Coping tools for youth, families, and adults.

• Where to go for support in Iron County.

• Proven strategies that work in school, home, and workplace settings.

Presented by a Community Panel Featuring

• Board Certified Psychiatrist

•Mental Health Professionals

• School Counselor

• Substance Abuse Specialist

• Women's Health Physician Assistant

• Pediatric Counselor

• Domestic Violence Expert

Together, we can build a stronger, more connected, and more resilient community

Info: Greeting and purpose of the event | Overview of the Mental Health Forum Series | Why anxiety and depression were chosen as the launch topic | Local mental health context & key statistics | Framing the evening: reducing stigma, building resilience, and practical tools.

Info: Moderator-led conversation with panelists: Mental Health Professionals | School Counselor | Substance Abuse Specialist | Bereavement Counselor| Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner | LGBTQ+ Counselor | Domestic Violence Expert | Substance Abuse Advisor Guiding Panel Questions: (1) What signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression should people watch for? (2) What practical coping strategies work for youth, families, and adults? (3) How can schools, workplaces, faith communities, and families better support mental health? (4) What barriers or stigma prevent people from seeking help, and how can we overcome them? (5) Where can community members access support in Washington County? (6) How do challenges like grief, job insecurity, domestic violence, or housing instability affect mental health? (7) What gives you hope about our community’s ability to respond to these challenges?

Info: Open dialogue between attendees and panelists

Info: Overview of local mental health resources | Opportunity to connect directly with service providers | Key takeaways and community commitments | How to stay engaged in the Mental Health Forum Series

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

SUU Alumni Relations, 301-557 West University Boulevard, Cedar City, United States

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