As an advocate for mental health, Dr. Sermon shares her story on different platforms to educate others on the importance of "Ending the Stigma" concerning mental health. She attends community events to support initiatives that cater to spreading awareness about mental health and causes that are directly connected to mental health awareness such as domestic violence and abuse awareness, suicide prevention, and child abuse prevention. Furthermore, she believes that it takes a courageous person to face his or herself and do the work through asking for help and guidance in a mental health crisis.

Dr. Sermon at the Cultural Arts Expo for Conversations concerning Mental Health and Creativity

Dr. Sermon on the "Howell Are You Show" discussing her journey concerning mental health

Students in Dr. Sermon's class taking a stand together to promote mental health awareness

Prayer Walk

2024

Child Abuse Prevention Walk 2024

Dr. Sermon speaking a domestic abuse and violence awareness fundraiser in 2021 in Kingstree, S.C.

Students participating in a relaxing art lesson involving the making of slime through the S.T.E.A.M. framework as well as embracing art as a therapeutic purpose!

Dr. Sermon speaking on Part 1, Day Two of the Black Mental Health Series 2023 on You Tube (at approximately 9:16 in the presentation)