DAYTON — The University of Dayton, in partnership with CareSource, will host the second annual Spotlight Town Hall event on Wednesday, October 9, during the exhibition game between the University of Dayton and Xavier University men’s basketball teams. This event honors Jayda Grant and aims to raise awareness about adolescent and young adult mental health and suicide prevention.
The free public event will take place at the University of Dayton Arena, running from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., featuring a mental health resource fair and a meet-and-greet with Dayton men’s basketball players.
The program will feature a keynote presentation by Gloria Umanah, who, after a near-fatal suicide attempt at 16, has dedicated her life to advocating for mental health awareness and empowerment. Following her speech, a panel discussion will include notable figures such as Dayton head coach Anthony Grant and his wife Chris, moderated by Brandon Saho, host of The Mental Game podcast.
Panelists will also include:
Kelly Blankenship, associate chief medical officer at Dayton Children’s Hospital
Tia Marcel Moretti, Chief Advisor for the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Adolescent Mental Health Advocates
Local mental health organizations will be present before and after the program, providing information about available services and initiatives.
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to assess the suitability of the program for their adolescents.
Event Details:
What: Spotlight Town Hall on Mental Health
Who: Open to the public, focusing on adolescent mental health
When: Wednesday, October 9, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Where: UD Arena (free admission, light concessions available)
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