The University of Mount Olive will host former American Psychological Association President Dr. Antonio E. Puente on February 8, 2023 at 6 PM in Southern Bank Auditorium. The topic of his presentation will be Mental Health Today. Dr. Puente is a professor of psychology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where he has taught…… read more »
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Dr. Antonio Puente to Speak About Mental Health at UMO
Panel Talks Mental Health in Wayne County
Since the start of the pandemic, more and more people are talking about mental health. An increasing number of folks are starting to see it for what it is: one important component of your overall health and well-being, just like your physical health. But mental health conditions, resources, and conversations can still feel complicated and…… read more »
NCDPI Awarded Grant to Increase Mental Health Support for Public School Students
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) was recently awarded roughly $17 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education to help meet the mental health needs of students in the state’s public schools including Wayne County. The funding will enable NCDPI to leverage partnerships with institutions of higher education and 15…… read more »
