A mental health symposium is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., October 4, at First United Methodist Church Richardson.

Topics include:

The Science of Virtue: Why Positive Psychology Matters to the Church

Speaking into Silence: Building Awareness and Breaking the Stigma of Mental Illness in the Church

About Faith: Cultivating Spiritual Competence in Clinical Practice

Adolescent Mental Health: Dealing with Crisis, Encouraging Well-being