In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, VT Seva Bay Area (a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization) is proud to host its Second Annual Mental Health Awareness Walkathon specifically geared towards Teen Mental Health.
Date : April 30th, 2023
Time : 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Venue : Almaden Lake Park, 6099 Winfield Blvd San Jose, CA 95120
Join us as we walk to raise awareness about the importance of mental health especially in teens who are at a critical phase in their life's journey.
All proceeds benefit Netra Vidyalaya, a VT Seva supported school with a state of the art technology for visually challenged children empowering them to be self-reliant.
We are excited to host Dr. Kalpana Nathan and Suryakala Jandhyala who will chat with us about mental wellbeing for teens and ways to cope in the post-covid era .
Guest Speaker Kalpana Nathan, MD, CPE, LFAPA, DipABLM -
Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Added Qualifications in Addiction and Forensic Psychiatry)
Diplomate, American Board of Lifestyle Medicine
Adjunct Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine
Chief Medical Director, Scrivner Center, Mental Health & Addiction Services, Mountain View, CA
Guest Speaker Suryakala (Kala) Jandhyala -
Certified Integral coach from New Ventures West
Passionate about guiding people through their life exploration, whether it is exploring different career opportunities, improving communication with self and others, prioritizing your tasks and so on
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer trained to represent children who have experienced abuse and neglect as they navigate juvenile dependency court systems
The fee is $20 per person. All of the proceeds will go to Netra Vidyalaya, a school for visually challenged children in India.
Join us on April 30 to raise awareness on importance of mental health & wellbeing and make a positive impact in every teens life.