Beyond Burnout:
Real Talk on Mental Health
In Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month
Thursday, May 28, 2026
10 AM PT / 12 PM CT / 1 PM ET
Overview
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this is not your typical webinar. Join Cause Engagement Associates for a live expert conversation focused on mental health, cognitive wellness, and longevity.
Featuring a nurse practitioner and psychotherapist, this engaging discussion will offer practical insights on how stress, burnout, sleep, emotional wellbeing, and daily habits influence how we feel today and how we function over time.
The conversation will explore:
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Burnout, chronic stress, and emotional fatigue
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How stress impacts the mind and body
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Focus, memory, and cognitive health
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Habits that support healthy aging and longevity
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Practical coping strategies for busy lives
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Common mental health myths and misconceptions
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When to seek professional support
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Protecting wellbeing at work and at home
Expect an honest, practical conversation with real-world guidance you can apply right away. Whether you are focused on personal wellbeing, professional performance, or long-term health, this session will offer meaningful takeaways for everyday life.
Subject Matter Expert Panelists
Walter Williams, MS, LPC
Sr. Mental Health & Wellness Associate, CEA
Founder & Principal, Think and Grow, LLC
Angel V. Shannon, MS, CRNP
Sr. Clinical & Wellness Associate, CEA
Founder/Executive Director, Seva Health
& The Seva Institute
Walter Williams is a licensed professional counselor, psychotherapist, and life coach. Guided by the philosophy of servant leadership, he is committed to advancing mental health, personal growth, and community well-being. Originally from Chicago, he earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Rehabilitation Psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Walter began his career as a juvenile court worker in Wisconsin and has since built a multi-faceted practice supporting individuals and organizations through counseling, coaching, leadership development, workshops, and professional development services. He practices as a licensed professional counselor in Wisconsin and Alabama, resides in Arizona, and serves coaching and organizational clients nationwide.
As founder of Think and Grow, LLC, Walter champions a holistic approach to wellness that integrates mental fortitude, physical development, and spiritual upliftment. Through his work, he helps clients strengthen self-awareness, build resilience, and pursue meaningful transformation.
Through his role as an associate consultant with Cause Engagement Associates, Walter contributes expertise in mental health, wellness education, facilitation, and people-centered strategies that support healthier individuals, stronger workplaces, and more connected communities.
He is also an experienced speaker and facilitator who has contributed to workshops, podcasts, and expert panels focused on mental health and well-being. Walter remains dedicated to fostering meaningful connections and equipping others with the tools to thrive personally and professionally.
Angel V. Shannon is a board-certified nurse practitioner, personal development keynote speaker, and founder of Seva Health and The Seva Institute. With more than three decades of clinical experience and a lifelong commitment to integrative health and mind-body medicine, she helps individuals and organizations move beyond burnout and toward greater clarity, courage, and confidence.
Angel earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Maryland School of Nursing, where she also served as a graduate teaching assistant in the Department of Family and Community Health. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Penn State College of Nursing and also studied business management and finance at St. John's University. She is also a Registered Yoga Teacher (200 RYT) and Certified Integrative Mental Health Practitioner.
In 2014, Angel founded Seva Health, specializing in functional medicine and integrative health for adults and seniors. Drawing on her experience in chronic disease care, lifestyle medicine, and mindfulness-based practices, she helps patients identify root causes and create sustainable strategies that improve long-term health and wellbeing.
In 2019, she founded The Seva Institute to bring contemplative practices into professional settings through seminars, retreats, and training focused on embodied leadership, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
Through her role as an associate consultant with Cause Engagement Associates, Angel contributes expertise in employee wellness, preventive health, leadership development, burnout prevention, and whole-person strategies that support healthier people and stronger organizations.
Angel is also the host of Healthy House Calls With Angel, where she shares tools, insights, and strategies to help listeners live longer and live better through lifestyle medicine.
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