Launch Event for New Mental Health Awareness Campaign
February 24, 2023
On February 24, 2023, the Springfield Youth Mental Health Coalition, convened by the Public Health Institute of Western MA, will host a press conference to announce the launch of I Am More Than My Mood (#MTMM), a new mental health awareness campaign. The event starts at 5:30 pm in the Robyn Newhouse Hall at the Community Music School of Springfield, 127 State Street, Springfield, Massachusetts. There will be a press conference at 5:30pm and the launch event at 6:00pm. Come hear from the youth who helped develop the campaign, and enjoy light refreshments.
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