CHATSWORTH, Calif.—Adult industry mental health resource Pineapple Support will host its annual Pineapple Support Mental Health Summit today and tomorrow, December 20 and 21, addressing the challenges of depression and anxiety. The Mental Health Summit, which is presented by le Shaw and sponsored by CAM4, Stripchat, Clips4Sale, Pornhub and Erika Lust, is free for anyone who wants to attend and will be broadcast live via Zoom.
The summit will feature live talks, panels and workshops led by therapists and industry experts, with day one focusing on the theme of depression and day two on anxiety:
December 20 – Depression
11 a.m.: Depression: Debunking the Old and Learning the New (with Rachael Wells)
11:30 a.m.: Mindful Self-care: How to Maintain Momentum During Times of Stress (with Nigel Cook)
12 p.m.: Living With Depression (panel led by Tess Kilwein. Panelists include Carly David, Finn Fiasko, Ana Foxxx, Sabien DeMonia, Isla Cox, Laura Desiree, Araneae Mactans and Eva Talks)
December 21 – Anxiety
11 a.m.: Unveiling Anxiety (by Dr. Monique Martinez-Quiros)
11:30 a.m.: Holistic Techniques for Coping With Anxiety (with Vahini Govender)
12 p.m.: Living With Anxiety (panel led by Dr. Kilwein. Panelists include Sara David, B.Wilde, Erika Love, Jack Waters, Casey Calvert, Demore Avarice, Skyy Knox and Laura Desiree)
“The themes of anxiety and depression that we'll be exploring during the summit are of paramount importance right now,” said Pineapple Support founder and CEO Leya Tanit. “Our Mental Health Survey shows that 75 percent of over 1,000 respondents have suffered from anxiety and 65 percent from depression. During the summit, we’ll address these challenges together and strive for a brighter future in mental health awareness.”
Tanit founded Pineapple Support in 2018, after a string of losses in the adult industry from depression and other mental illnesses. The organization, a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States, has connected over 12,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling and emotional support.
"We're so excited to bring back the Pineapple Summit for another year, with some of the top therapists and experts from around the world joining to explore the global increase in anxiety and depression," said Tanit. "Throughout the two-day event, we'll discuss different aspects of mental and physical health, therapy and coping skills, giving insights and advice focused on adult industry performers. This might be the most important summit you attend!"
The Pineapple Support Mental Health Summit 2023 will be broadcast via Zoom on December 20 and 21, from 10 a.m. PST. To sign up and access more information or the full schedule, visit pineapplesummit.org. To learn more about becoming a member of The Pineapple Support Mental Health Summit, visit pineapplesummit.org/
