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DAVID LAWRENCE CENTERS LAUNCHES Mind Your Mind Speaker Series in 2023

by Scott Burgess,
David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health, President and CEO

ubstance use and mental health
disorders can make daily activities
Sdifficult and impair a person’s
ability to work, interact with family, and
fulfill other major life functions. These
challenges are among the top conditions
that cause disability in the United States.
Creating opportunities for awareness
and public education about behavioral health challenges can help
support prevention and early intervention, reduce crisis situations,
and fight stigma.
That’s why David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health
(DLC), Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit MIND YOUR
behavioral health provider serving children, adults and families, MIND SPEAKER
launched the new Mind Your Mind Speaker Series in 2023. The
SERIES SCHEDULE
series provides in-person, educational talks focused on important
and relevant topics related to behavioral healthcare.
Attendees will hear from industry experts, share best practices, 2023
and learn more information about how to not only address
behavioral healthcare needs, but access resources and services. The
Speaker Series is open to anyone who wants to learn more about Workplace Mental Health
these important topics and who has an interest in investing in and
supporting behavioral healthcare for all. January 12, 2023
In 2022, DLC launched the community initiative Mind
Your Mind. This campaign invites individuals to prioritize their 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
wellbeing, while also addressing the wellbeing of their family, Avow Hospice
friends, neighbors, and community. DLCMindYourMind.org
features curated content from clinical experts and community
partners and focuses on important topics related to mental wellness.
The Mind Your Mind Speaker Series furthers the initiative and Children’s Mental Health
includes quarterly talks throughout 2023.
February 14, 2023
The series kicks off with a talk on Workplace Wellness and will
focus on how to prevent workplace burnout, maintain wellness in
the workplace, balance home and work life, and more. Workplace 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
burnout is a signal that our occupational wellness is suffering. Naples Therapeutic Riding Center
The talk aims to educate employees on how workplace burnout
affects their overall health and can lead to additional concerns,
such as interpersonal conflicts, damage to career trajectory, the use
Veterans Mental Health
of substances to cope, and other medical conditions such as high
blood pressure and heart disease.
This first talk will be valuable for employers and employees alike. APRIL 20, 2023
When employees feel they are not supported or being utilized to
their full potential by their managerial team, they may lose focus 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
and initiative on their tasks. This can lead to a decrease in their
productivity and quality of work – making this important message Collier Community Foundation
on employee wellness great for supervisors, managers, and human
resources staff.
The talk will include a panel discussion from experts from Brown & Personal Well-Being
Brown Insurance, DLC, and HR Collier. The event is being sponsored
by HR Collier. June 22, 2023
Individual tickets are $20 and can be purchased at
DLCenters.org/events. Breakfast or lunch is included in the ticket price, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
depending on the time of day each presentation is scheduled.
For more information or sponsorship opportunities, e-mail Avow Hospice
donorcare@dlcenters.org or call 239.354.1419.

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