Mental Health IS Health: A One-Day Wellness Conference at The MET
🗓️ Saturday, May 3, 2025 | ⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Metropolitan Baptist Church | Hosted by the Health & Wellness Ministry
🎟️ FREE & Open to the Public

May is Mental Health Awareness Month—and this day is all about you. Life’s challenges affect our minds, our families, our jobs, and our faith. Join us for a full day of learning, healing, and community as we explore what it truly means to say Mental Health IS Health.

You’ll experience dynamic speakers, real conversations, restorative moments, and empowering sessions designed to support your total well-being—mind, body, and spirit.

✨ Full Schedule + Sessions:

8:00 AM – Registration & Continental Breakfast

Location: Lobby
Check in, grab a light breakfast, and get ready for a day of reflection, renewal, and resources for your mental wellness journey.

8:45 AM – 9:50 AM – General Session

Location: K-Hall

Prayer & Opening Remarks

Managing Childhood Trauma: It Takes a Village
Facilitator: Rev. Jevon Billups
Today’s children are absorbing more stress than they can handle alone. From bullying to community violence, learn how early trauma affects lifelong health—and how we can support them together.

Morning Workshops: 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM; 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM

Choose one session per time slot. Each session is offered during both time slots.

Depression & Anxiety: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Rev. Arnette Georges
These two often show up hand-in-hand and not always as we expect. Learn how they affect us daily—and how to take back control.
Social Media: What Do Your Children Know?
Dr. Khendra Peay & Kristen Hicks
From AI-generated misinformation to body image issues—explore how the digital world shapes young minds and how to guide them wisely.
Life After Retirement
Norman Jones
Retirement can bring more than rest—it can bring questions, grief, and disconnection. Learn how to navigate this major life shift with purpose and peace.
Forgetfulness & Aging: What’s Normal?
Dr. Trent Davis
Not all memory lapses are signs of concern. This session helps you understand what’s normal with aging and when to seek help.

12:00 PM – 12:50 PM – Lunch
Location: K-Hall
Enjoy a healthy, nourishing lunch and time to connect with fellow attendees.

Afternoon Workshops: 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM; 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM

Choose one session per time slot. Each session is offered during both time slots.

God, Grace & Gender Identity: First, Do No Harm
Dr. Kim Barnett
What does it mean to love like Christ across differences? Learn how to support and understand LGBTQIA+ communities with care and compassion.
Take Good Care of Yourself
Kristy Frizzell & Kathleen Bryant
Your body tells a story. This interactive session includes wellness tips, light restorative movement, and a focus on listening to your body’s needs.
Racial Anxiety at Work and Everywhere Else
Dr. Sherrill McMillan Duckett
Whether you’ve been laid off, mistreated, or just tired of the tension—this session offers tools for protecting your peace in a racially charged world.
When Grief Becomes Complicated
Rev. Clarafrancie Sowers
When grief lingers and life feels stuck, it’s time to get support. This session helps you name what’s happening—and find a way forward.

3:00 PM – Closing Assembly

Location: K-Hall
We’ll close with encouragement, reflections, and reminders that healing is possible—and community makes it stronger.

3:30 PM – Adjourn

This is your time to pause, reset, and leave with real tools and renewed hope. Come for the conversation, stay for the transformation.

Register today, invite a friend, and let’s care for our mental health—together.

Mental Health IS HEALTH!