Sunshine From Darkness Announces Free Mental Health Summit
By Sarasota Scene | March 5, 2025
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), in 2022, it is estimated that 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. – more than 59 million – live with a mental illness. Young adults ages 18-25 years had the highest prevalence, with over 36% experiencing some form of mental illness. And national data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for the year 2021-2022 indicates that 1 in 7 children ages 3-17 had a current, diagnosed mental or behavioral health condition.
In an effort to support mental wellness and reduce the stigma of seeking help, Sunshine From Darkness, a nonprofit organization committed to championing mental health wellness through transformative programing, education, collaboration and advocacy, has announced its “Step Into the Light Mental Health Summit.” The event – which is free and open to the community – takes place on Saturday, May 3, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Venue @ LEC (Harvest House campus at 3650 17th St., Sarasota).