(DALLAS, TX); April 18, 2023 – In line with national Mental Health Month, May 2023, and celebrating 75 years of service in the community, Mental Health America of Greater Dallas (MHA-Greater Dallas) proudly announces its 24th Annual PRISM Awards Ceremony to be held on May 2, 2023, at the Filter Building in Dallas, Texas. The PRISM Awards recognize local professionals and advocates who have worked to improve awareness of mental health issues or who have made a lasting impact in the community on behalf of individuals with mental illness. Additionally, a Special Recognition Award honors individuals and organizations in the public or private sector across various agencies and institutions for their long-term dedication to improving community mental health. The recipients will receive their awards at the evening ceremony on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. The event includes a VIP Reception and an online and silent auction to raise funds for MHA – Greater Dallas’s mission to improve mental health through advocacy, community education, and resources for children, adolescents, and adults.
According to Bonnie Cook, Executive Director, MHA-Greater Dallas: For this year’s Mental Health Month, we are delighted to hold our 24th Annual PRISM Award Ceremony honoring local professionals who embody exemplary service in meeting the local needs of individuals with mental illness and represent best practices aligned with this year’s Mental Health Month theme, Look Around and Look Within! From your neighborhood to genetics, they understand the many factors that come into play regarding mental health conditions. Where a person is born, lives, learns, works, plays, and gathers, as well as their economic stability and social connections, are part of the “social determinants of health” (SDOH). The more these factors work in your favor, the more likely you will have better mental well-being. However, when it seems like the world is working against you, your mental health can suffer. MHA-Greater Dallas encourages everyone to consider how the world around them affects their mental health.
Read details about the 2023 PRISM Award Recipients: 2023 PRISM Awards.
Read more about national Mental Health Month 2023: MHANATIONAL/MAY,
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About Mental Health America of Greater Dallas:
Mental Health America of Greater Dallas, founded in 1947, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes mental wellness through community education and policy advocacy. MHA-Greater Dallas serves as a catalyst to identify, assess, and respond to mental health needs in the community. As a facilitator and coordinator for local mental health service providers, MHA-Greater Dallas operates through long-range strategic planning and immediate responses to community crises. In addition to our efforts to supply information, education, and advocacy related to mental health issues, we also provide preventive programs designed to equip high-risk populations (including children, adolescents, the homeless, and the indigent) with information and skills to combat stress and adversity. Learn more: www.mhadallas.org.