Pineapple Support Holding 2023 Mental Health Summit

Pineapple Support Holding 2023 Mental Health Summit

LOS ANGELES — The annual Pineapple Support Mental Health Summit is taking place today and Tuesday, addressing the challenges of depression and anxiety.

Presented by the Le Shaw International Sexual Health and Wellness Research Institute and sponsored by Cam4, Stripchat, Clips4Sale, Pornhub and Erika Lust, the event will be livestreamed free via Zoom.

The summit will feature live talks, panels and workshops led by therapists and industry experts, with Day 1 focusing on depression and Day 2 on anxiety.

The schedule follows:

Dec. 20 — Depression (all times are PST)

11 a.m.: Depression: Debunking the Old and Learning the New (with Rachael Wells)

11:30 a.m.: Mindful Self-Care: How to Maintain Momentum During Times of Stress (with Nigel Cook)

12 p.m.: Living With Depression (panel led by Tess Kilwein. Panelists include Carly David, Finn Fiasko, Ana Foxx, Sabien DeMonia, Isla Cox, Laura Desiree, Araneae Mactans and Eva Talks)

Dec. 21 — Anxiety

11 a.m.: Unveiling Anxiety (by Dr. Monique Martinez-Quiros)

11:30 a.m.: Holistic Techniques for Coping with Anxiety (with Vahini Govender)

12 p.m.: Living With Anxiety (panel led by Tess Kilwein. Panelists include Sara David, B.Wilde, Erika Love, Jack Waters, Casey Calvert, Demore Avarice, Skyy Knox and Laura Desiree)

Pineapple Support founder and CEO Leya Tanit said, “The themes of anxiety and depression that we'll be exploring during the summit are of paramount importance right now. Our mental health survey shows that 75% of over 1,000 respondents have suffered from anxiety and 65% from depression. During the summit, we’ll address these challenges together and strive for a brighter future in mental health awareness.

"We're so excited to bring back the Pineapple Summit for another year, with some of the top therapists and experts from around the world joining to explore the global increase in anxiety and depression," Tanit added. "Throughout the two-day event, we'll discuss different aspects of mental and physical health, therapy and coping skills, giving insights and advice focused on adult industry performers. This might be the most important summit you attend!"

To attend the Pineapple Support Mental Health Summit 2023, or for more information, visit PineappleSummit.org.

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