Delta Sigma Theta Hosts Mental Health Seminar for Parents and Teens

Free event aims to promote emotional awareness and healthy communication between families.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:34am

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A minimalist, glowing neon outline of two simplified human figures facing each other, conceptually representing the open communication and emotional support at the heart of a mental health seminar.A community-driven mental health seminar aims to foster open dialogue and provide coping strategies for parents and teenagers.Hattiesburg Today

The Hattiesburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. hosted a mental health seminar for parents and teenagers in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The goal of the free event was to provide resources and education on coping mechanisms, community support, and improving communication between teenagers and their parents around mental health.

Why it matters

Mental health awareness and access to support services is an ongoing challenge, especially for young people. This seminar aimed to proactively address these issues within the local community by bringing families together to learn about emotional well-being and resilience.

The details

The seminar covered topics like identifying mental health impacts, establishing healthy coping strategies, and accessing community resources. Organizers hoped the event would empower attendees to take responsibility for their own mental health and strengthen communication between parents and teenagers.

  • The mental health seminar took place on April 9, 2026.

The players

Delta Sigma Theta Inc.

A historically African American Greek-lettered sorority that focuses on public service and community engagement.

Robert Johnson

The pastor of Real Life Church, who spoke at the seminar about the importance of addressing mental health impacts.

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What they’re saying

“It's going to be a great path for people who need to establish and say 'Hey, this is what I need to do about taking responsibility today for my mental health and its well-being.'”

— Robert Johnson, Pastor

“They may see that it's having certain impacts on their life, and may not even know that it's their mental health that is being impacted.”

— Robert Johnson, Pastor

The takeaway

This seminar demonstrates the important role that community organizations can play in proactively addressing mental health challenges and bringing families together to build awareness, resilience, and support networks.