Promoting Mental Wellness Through Creativity and Connection

On May 8, 2025, over 220 attendees gathered at the San Gabriel Hilton Hotel for Mental Wellness Through Art, Education, Music, Games, and Social Connectedness, an event hosted by the Happy50Plus Foundation (https://happy50plus.org). The event focused on promoting mental well-being among older adults, with special attention to the Chinese and broader Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.

Highlights included an informative presentation by AARP on brain health and the unveiling of a collaborative mural created by seniors and youth from OneHouse Arts, symbolizing unity and cultural pride during AAPI Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month.

The event was supported by local leaders, including Lisa Wong, Director of the Department of Mental Health (DMH), and AD’s own Assistant Director, Anna Avdalyan.