Mental Health Awareness Fair In-Person
Discover, relax and repeat at an inaugural event offering mental health and wellness resources, activities, and presentations for all ages. Enjoy art, yoga, meditation, and other healing practices including a talk by TikTok's most popular gardener, Marcus Bridgewater—aka Garden Marcus—on his new book, How to Grow: Nurture Your Garden, Nurture Yourself.
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is strongly encouraged.
Parking is free on Saturdays at the Central Library.
12:00pm-1:00pm
Join us to learn about mental health terminology, symptoms of major behavioral health disorders, and the impact of untreated mental health symptoms. The goal is to improve interactions between personnel and those experiencing mental health concerns
1:15-2pm: Garden Marcus
Join us in a talk by TikTok's most popular gardener, Marcus Bridgewater—aka Garden Marcus—on his new book, How to Grow: Nurture Your Garden, Nurture Yourself. Marcus Bridgewater creates a space for us all to grow and reflect in his debut book, How to Grow: Nurture Your Garden, Nurture Yourself (HarperOne; Hardcover; May 24, 2022). In the book he focuses on a trinity of wellbeing—mental health, physical fitness, and spiritual awareness—and weaves together stories of his life, starting with the first lesson he learned from tending his grandmother’s garden in his youth: “…that growth cannot be forced, only fostered.”
- Date:
- Saturday, May 21, 2022
- Time:
- 11:00am - 2:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza - Entire Plaza
- Location:
- Central Library, Jesse H. Jones Building
- Age Group:
- Adults All Ages Babies (0-18 months) Kids (5-10 yrs) Preschool (3-5 yrs) Teens (13-18 yrs) Toddlers (18-36 months) Tweens (10-12 yrs)
- Categories:
- Author Talks / Book Clubs Classes & Education
11:45am to 2pm: Jaunetta Cooper: Live musical selections
11am to 2pm - VAX HOU is a collaboration between the Houston Health Department, the Houston Health Foundation, and the Mayor’s Office of Complete Communities to increase COVID-19 vaccinations, address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and advance health equity around Houston. VAX HOU will be providing free vaccinations and booster shots. People ages 5+ are eligible for the protection of vaccination. Proof of residency, citizenship, or insurance is not required.
11:45 to 2pm – Community Engagement Join us for family fun yoga sessions, relaxing stretches, and de-stressing techniques.
HPL Programs/Activities:
- 11:15-11:45am: Outdoor Storytime
Join us for our outdoor Storytime where we’ll read a story and sing songs together!
- 12-1pm: Pinwheel activity (family activity)
Create a customized pinwheel and learn more about breathing exercises!
- 12-1pm: Canvas Quote creation (while supplies last)
Calling all Teens and Adults! Come join us by creating a canvas quote to keep you inspired!
Booths 11am-2pm:
Houston Health Department: Office Of Chronic Disease, Health Education And Wellness
Gateway To Hope Harris Health System
Houston Meditation Olive Branch