Health and Mental Health America Present Celebrating Thanksgiving During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Thanksgiving traditionally is a time when families come together to celebrate. Gatherings during the holidays can be an opportunity to reconnect with family and friends.

Unfortunately, the COVID-19 epidemic is worsening, and small household gatherings are an important contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases.

Our Panelists will address Celebrating Thanksgiving During the COVID-19 Pandemic

• Overcoming the Emotional Aspect of not Having the Traditional Thanksgiving Gatherings – Dr. Vangie Akridge, PsyD, Educational Psychologist, LEP

• Preventive Measures and the Safest Way to Keep You and Your Family Safe this Thanksgiving – Dr. Suzanne Afflalo, MD, Family Medicine Specialist

• Keeping your Children Stress Free During the Holidays and Time of Isolation- Dr. Akila Weber, MD, Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology

Facilitator: Monique Brooks, Bayview Church, Director of Christian Counselor and Mental Health Ministry

Everyone Can Make Thanksgiving Safer.

Enjoy Thanksgiving activities and take steps to protect yourself from getting or spreading COVID-19. The CDC has offered considerations to slow the spread of COVID-19 during the holiday season

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays/thanksgiving.html