The public was invited to a Healthy Minds / Healthy Bodies Spring Event in the Center Court of the Silver City Galleria mall in Taunton on April 27, 2017. Organized by the Department of Mental Health in Fall River, New Bedford and Taunton, Fellowship Health Resources, Community Counseling of Bristol County, and NAMI of Bristol County, the event featured informative table displays from a variety of organizations, including Part ners for a Healthier Community with its Sugar-Free Challenge table. Partners Executive Director Dr. David Weed spoke briefly on two occasions on the "Mind-Body Connection" focused on the mental health benefits of exercise and low-carbohydrate diets for people experiencing depression or schizophrenia. "Recent research has revealed that people with either condition can benefit from reducing dietary carbohydrates, like sugars and starches, and increasing healthy fats like olive oil," stated Weed during his remarks. Other activities included a beginner's exercise, yoga and Zumba classes as well as a farmers' market, and healthy recipes and snacks. The mall afforded many to walk around the mall or visit the Southcoast Wellness Van in the parking lot. Click here for an 11-minute video of the event and Dr. Weed's remarks.. Click here pictures of a NAMI Community Conversation event held last year. For further information about NAMI, contact Brenda Venice at 508-678-2584.