Mental Health Awareness at the Minnesota State Fair   

The Minnesota State Advisory Council on Mental Health, Subcommittee on Children’s Mental Health, National Alliance on Mental Illness Minnesota and more than 40 local organizations will host fun games, photo opportunities, trivia contests, giveaways and activities on wide-ranging and far-reaching mental health and wellness topics. Topics include: relaxation and breathing exercises, prenatal care, sensory regulation, tele-mental health and recovery resources, art therapy coloring and mindfulness activities, crisis text numbers, reducing the sense of isolation, mental well-being assessments, legal advice on disability and mental health, bullying prevention, Medicaid resources, and more. On the Dan Patch Park Stage in the park, a full day of programming will raise awareness about mental health through inspiring and entertaining stage acts, including: drumming, musical theater storytelling for children, yoga, humorous conversations, music, sports psychology Q&A, therapy animals, and other presentations. Free with fair admission. Check daily schedules at mnstatefair.org in August for a list of programs that are a part of Mental Health Awareness at the State Fair.

Located at Dan Patch Park on Monday, Aug. 27, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

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