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DAVID LAWRENCE CENTERS' Sound Minds Fundraiser Featuring

Presented By
Brooke Shields

speaking candidly about finding the mental strength ®

to live life to the fullest.

Benefiting
Benefiting

LEARN MORE ABOUT US:
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by Kimberly Dye, David Lawrence Centers
David Lawrence Centers
DLC Vice President of Advancement
rooke Shields has modeled on the can be hard and uncomfortable and not exactly what I would
covers of hundreds of magazines, categorize as fun, the long-term positive effects outweigh any
Bhas maintained a successful career short-term pain.” T h u R s day
in television and theatre, and is a best- Hearing from someone with lived experience who has found
selling author. hope and purpose in helping others find their way, is the proven
Despite her accomplishments, format for the DLC Sound Minds fundraiser. Shields’ work as a
Shields wasn’t spared from struggling mental health advocate made her the perfect guest for this year’s March 21 Featuring
just like the rest of us at certain times event.
in her life. A tumultuous relationship About Sound Minds Brooke Shields
with her mother and manager, coping DLC’s Sound Minds signature event will be held on March 2024
with the loss of her father, a demanding life in the public eye, and 21, 2024, at 5 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón. As the
challenges as a new mother – all impacted her wellbeing. demand for mental health and substance use services continues to
Today, Shields speaks openly about how she overcame these skyrocket in Collier County, DLC will utilize the event to raise
challenges to help others. This spring, she will bring her powerful critical funding to provide access to care for children, families, and 5 p.m.
message of hope and healing to Naples as the featured guest at adults.
Sound Minds®, the annual signature event of David Lawrence John and Dr. Amy Quinn will serve as the chairs and their
Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC). Fountain 33 Foundation is the presenting sponsor. The education The RiT z-CaRlTon naples, TibuRón
About Postpartum Depression partner is Naples Children & Education Foundation.
In her bestselling memoir, Down Came the Rain: My Journey In a conversation with moderator Jennifer Trammell, Shields
Through Postpartum Depression, Shields shared with the world her will deftly navigate between heartfelt and humorous. She will 2600 Tiburon Drive | Naples, FL 34109
deeply personal experience with postpartum depression (PPD) speak candidly about her career trajectory and life in the public
– a widely misunderstood, yet common illness that affects one eye and her experiences as a mother. Attendees will find her
out of seven mothers. PPD is one of the most common medical story resonates with their own lives, as Shields talks openly about Chairs: Dr. Amy and John Quinn
conditions that a mother can experience after birth. finding the mental and emotional strength to live life to the
A mother with PPD may experience intense feelings of being fullest.
overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed. PPD extends beyond the “Hearing from someone with lived experience who has found
“baby blues,” which affects 80% of new mothers and lasts up to hope, help, and purpose in helping others find their way, is why
the first few weeks of birth. The symptoms can be so severe that Amy and I are proud to Chair this year’s Sound Minds event,” For tickets and sponsorship information:
they limit a new mother’s ability to take care of their baby or said John Quinn, Managing Director of Fountain 33. Education Partner:
complete their daily activities. “This event not only shines a spotlight on mental health Visit DLCSoundMinds.org
In her memoir, Shields discusses the illness in the context awareness, but also reminds us that mental health issues can
of her life, including her struggle to get pregnant, the high impact anyone at any time,” added Dr. Amy Quinn. “The event Or COntaCt ViCtOria GrimaldO:
expectations placed on her as a new mother, as well as the role is so powerful because it helps reduce the stigma around talking
of her loved ones as she struggled to attain her maternal footing openly about our struggles with mental health.” ViCtOriaG@dlCenters.OrG; 239-354-1445
amidst her disabling depression. How to Purchase Tickets:
“Going through postpartum depression was the most Tickets begin at $400 and include cocktails, hors d'oeuvres,
frightening and devastating challenge I had faced,” writes Shields and admission to the main program, which will feature a Q&A
in Down Came the Rain. “I had felt deep sadness and loss, but I with Brooke Shields and exclusive details about DLC’s plans to David Lawrence Mental Health Center, Inc. is a nonprofit organization, Registration# CH2888, Tax ID#
59-2206025. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED
had never before faced such acute fear or had such a strong desire meet the skyrocketing demand for services in Southwest Florida.
FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE.
to die.” There is also a VIP experience option, with the opportunity to REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
Ultimately, Shields found a way out through talk therapy, meet Shields and enjoy a Ritz-curated dinner, at $1,500. A variety
medication, and time. She learned that the symptoms of PPD of sponsorships are available for those who wish to attend with
were out of her control; however, treatment and the healing friends or colleagues. DAVID LAWRENCE CENTERS FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | 6075 BATHEY LANE | NAPLES, FL 34116
process were not. For more information, visit DLCSoundMinds.org or
“I have always thought that going to therapy shows strength contact Victoria Grimaldo at victoriag@DLCenters.org or
rather than weakness in a person, Shields added. “Though it call 239-354-1445.

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