Mottley Law Firm September 2019

S PEAK UP WI T H US A T T HE S PEAKUP5K SHINING A L IGHT ON TEENAGE MENTAL HEALTH

Plus, 50% of all lifetime mental health cases develop in teens as early as 14 years old, while 75% of them develop up to the age of 24. What makes these statistics even more alarming is that the average delay between experiencing initial symptoms and seeking treatment is 10 years. During that time frame, 37% of students with mental illnesses drop out, while 70% of all residents in the juvenile justice system suffer from a form of mental illness. The SpeakUp5K is not only a race; it’s a party perfect for the whole family! It takes place in the Byrd Park and Maymont area of Richmond, a beautiful venue for a relaxing run on a late summer weekend, after which you can go home, prop up your feet, and watch some college football! The race is traditionally held the first Saturday in September. Look out next year for opportunities to sponsor or register to participate in the race. I’ll remind you when the time comes!

of those clients are adolescents and teens, so the topic of mental health issues in our youth is close to our hearts! That’s why we’re so proud to have sponsored this year’s SpeakUp5K on Sept. 7. This race is the signature event of the Cameron K. Gallagher Foundation. Mental health issues among young adults and teens carry a horrible stigma that discourages those struggling from seeking treatment. If you’re unfamiliar with this foundation, you’ll be happy to hear their entire mission revolves around bringing to light the prominence of teenage mental health issues and ending the stigma. It’s impossible to measure just how great an impact these events generate in our community, but, rest assured, we will see the effects of these and other events like them in the improved health and well-being of our teens.

Here at The Mottley Law Firm, we’re dedicated to serving our Richmond

community, and we’re always looking for ways to help those in our neighborhood apart from the work we do at the firm. A major part of our law practice is providing compassionate, zealous representation for those who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). It is not uncommon for our TBI clients to carry with them diagnoses of depression and anxiety in addition to the lingering effects of their injury. Some

Studies from years past have shown that 20% of teens live with a mental health condition.

SUDOKU

CLASSIC APPLE CRISP

INGREDIENTS:

Topping: •

Filling: •

3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

5 lbs Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped 1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped

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3 tbsp all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp salt

2 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp lemon juice

6 tbsp chilled butter, cut into pieces 1/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oven to 350 F. 2. In a mixing bowl, mix all filling ingredients together. Transfer to individual serving ramekins. 3. In a different mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the topping. Mix in butter until it forms lumps roughly the size of a pea, then stir in pecans. Sprinkle topping over filling. 4. Bake for 35–40 minutes, let stand for 10 minutes, and serve.

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