Grab your headphones and head outside for a 20-minute calming stroll. Time outdoors can provide soothing stress relief, giving us a valuable change in perspective to nurture our mental wellness. Join Licensed Clinical Social Worker Rachel Merchan for a combined walking and relaxation program in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Participants will practice adding calming practices into a routine walk, while connecting with nature and engaging in light exercise.

This program is designed to have you listen by audio-conference, to Rachel, while you are walking outside. As this program is weather dependent (based on our local weather in Westchester County, NY), in the event of rain or weather, this program will be rescheduled to May 26 from 12:00-1:00 pm.

Registration required. You will receive a phone number/link to join the event prior to the event. If you cannot attend the live event, it is recommended you register to receive the program recording.

Any questions about this event, please email chl@northwell.edu.

About our Presenter:

Rachel Merchan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Community Outreach Program Manager at Northern Westchester Hospital. She received her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Skidmore College and her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania. Rachel has worked in numerous hospitals and healthcare organizations, specializing in HIV care management, HIV prevention and sexual health counseling, and substance use counseling. She has provided training and education to clinical sites and healthcare providers about HIV testing and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). Rachel is trained in Problem Solving Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. She is committed to serving communities whose primary language is Spanish, and practices in both English and Spanish. Rachel is passionate about destigmatizing mental health care and enhancing health equity, both within healthcare settings and in communities.

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