Day Of The Woman Event coming February 8th

The Texas Tech Health Sciences Center and the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women are teaming up for the Day of the Woman event in Amarillo.

The event will be taking a closer look on Mental Health, especially as it impacts women.

The National Alliance on Mental Health says one in five U.S. adults experience a mental health disorder or mental illness.

The event will feature speakers like Dr. Sarah Wakefield, chair of psychiatry at Texas Tech School of Medicine, and the new Texas Tech Physicians Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Dr. Raja Kiani

Wakefield’s presentation will also include a look at covid effects, complications and resources for overcoming the mental and emotional stress, While Dr. Kiani will speak on how to help children through these challenging times

The event is scheduled for February 8th at the Polk street Methodist Church from 5;30 to 8:00 p.m

For more Information, contact angela dot knapp @ TTUHSC .edu