Community Comes Together to “Preserve Your Mental Health” for World Mental Health Day

Nashville, Tennessee, 16th October 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, In recognition of World Mental Health Day, local community members, students, and leaders gathered for a special Lunch & Learn titled “Preserve Your Mental Health.” The event focused on practical, drug-free approaches to maintaining and improving mental well-being.

Attendees were invited to participate in a roundtable discussion where experiences and ideas were openly shared. Lunch was provided, and the atmosphere was both educational and uplifting. Speakers discussed their professional and personal experiences working to help others improve mental health naturally—without reliance on psychiatric drugs.

One guest shared a moving story of watching her great-grandson’s personality change dramatically after being prescribed psychiatric medication, and how, after stopping the drug, she saw him return to his joyful, vibrant self. Others described their firsthand observations of abuse within mental health facilities, and still more described community outreach work to help individuals find healthier paths to emotional stability.

By the end of the discussion, participants expressed enthusiasm for expanding this initiative. Community members invited presenters to bring similar talks to neighborhood meetings and churches, showing strong interest in continuing the conversation about natural ways to care for one’s mental health.

The Lunch & Learn underscored the importance of open dialogue, education, and community collaboration in promoting true mental wellness—empowering individuals to take practical steps toward healthier, happier lives.

CCHR Nashville is part of the international Citizens Commission on Human Rights, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting individuals from abuse within the mental health system and promoting true care that respects human dignity. For more information or to get help if you’ve been abused, visit cchrnashville.org or cchr.org.