Inspiring Paths: Community Day for Psychosis
Dawn, the co-founder of Verima, a wellness sanctuary, and a…
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675 18th Street , San Francisco, California, 94107, CA
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The UCSF Path Program and the INSPIRE Clinic at Stanford University School of Medicine are thrilled to invite you to their annual Community Day for Psychosis. This event is dedicated to service users, families, young adults, individuals with lived experience, allies, and mental health providers. Attendees can look forward to a day of insightful presentations, inspiring recovery stories, and creative expression. The event is free of charge and will be held in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online participation options.
Event Details:
- Location: UCSF Nancy Friend Pritzker Psychiatry Building
(Please note: The Recovery Stories Panel will be held in person only.) - Program Highlights:
- Keynote Address: Shannon Pagdon, a nationally certified Peer Specialist and PhD candidate at the University of Pittsburgh. Shannon is also a research coordinator with the Stanford INSPIRE Clinic, co-creator of the Outside the Box project, and vice president of lived experience research at the IEPA.
- Panel Discussion: “Stories from the Front Lines: The Family Member Perspective” featuring Annie DiTiberio, a Clinical Social Worker, who will share insights from a family member’s point of view.
- Presentation: “Difficult Medication Decisions: What We Know and What We Don’t” with Demian Rose, Medical Director of the UCSF Path Program, and Khalid Salaheldin, Assistant Medical Director at the Stanford INSPIRE Clinic.
- Recovery Stories Panel: Hear firsthand recovery stories from youth and families with lived experience. (In-person only.)
- Art Show: Explore a diverse range of experiences and perspectives through a curated art exhibition.
- Additional Features:
- Enjoy snacks, music, and socializing at our rooftop garden terrace.
- Visit community organization tables to learn more about available resources and support.
Join us for a day of connection, learning, and community support as we explore the paths to wellness and recovery in the context of psychosis.
Dawn, the co-founder of Verima, a wellness sanctuary, and a devoted mother of three, embodies the essence of passion and perseverance. Residing in Palo Alto, she seamlessly blends her roles as an entrepreneur, ballet teacher, and health advocate, particularly for PANS, driven by her son's condition. With a life dedicated to wellness, family, and community involvement, including volunteering at local schools and savoring the arts, Dawn is a testament to the power of a purpose-driven existence. Her journey illustrates the formidable force of a mother on a mission, inspiring through her advocacy and commitment to creating a healthier world. Follow her insights and adventures @Verimadawn, where she shares her passion for wellness and the balance of business and motherhood.