#MentalHealthService
"Minding Your Mind’s (MYM) primary objective is to provide mental health education to adolescents, teens and young adults, their parents, teachers and school administrators. Our goal is to reduce the stigma and destructive behaviors often associated with mental health issues. Treatment is available, yet only 3 out of 10 individuals needing help actually seek help. Minding Your Mind Programs move away from crisis based response to prevention through education.
Our educational programs provide information regarding signs and symptoms of these disorders, in addition to stressing that they are treatable and treatment is available. Mood disorders have been identified by the World Health Organization as the third leading cause of disability worldwide. Research studies have demonstrated that over 90% of people that die from suicide have one or more psychiatric disorders at the time of their death. The second leading cause of death of individuals between the ages of 14-23 is suicide. Since the age of onset of most psychiatric disorders is typically during adolescence, it is essential that the proper information be brought to the attention of secondary school educators, counselors, students and their parents." www.mindingyourmind.org
Minding Your Mind speaker Emma Barrera will share her story.
Since she was nine years old, Emma has felt the weight of anxiety – even without having a name to call what she was feeling. She became a high-achiever in an attempt to fulfill the expectations of others, and to hide the growing symptoms of her anxiety. The recognition she received for her achievements made her a prime target for bullying, both in school and on her track team. In her quest to find answers to the questions she had about her feelings, she discovered the importance of self-advocacy and the value of trusting yourself. Today, she shares her story of recovery to inspire others to find their way to healing through self-advocacy and positive coping mechanisms
MMA Parent Series events are open to the parents/guardians of current Merion Mercy Academy students.
LOCATION
Merion Mercy Academy
511 Montgomery Avenue
Merion Station, PA 19066
United States
The second Friday of each month, The Cognitive Clinic hosts the Mental Health Professionals Connect. This is a networking opportunity in which counselors, social workers,and others in the mental health and wellness field can come together to share what they are doing. The event will be from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and will be held at our Palos Hills location. Light refreshments will be served. Each month there will be a different speaker sharing interesting information related to the field of mental health, wellness, and counseling. The event is free to attend. Registration is highly encouraged.
Our next Mental Health Professionals Connect will be held on December 14, 2018. The event is free to attend. If interested, 1 FREE CEU will be available for LPCs, LCPCs, LSWs, and LCSWs and some categories of IAODAPCA for $10.
The topic is: Peer Support
Aetna Better Health Premier Plan is an option for individuals to coordinate care for those who receive both Medicare and Medicaid. It serves as a vital role in holistic healthcare when it comes to our members and their families. One unique role within the health plan is the role of Recovery Support. This position helps bridge the connection between Care Managers, physicians, and resources in the community. In this presentation, we will discuss how Recovery Support Specialists play an important part in enhancing recovery outcomes; creating connections to other support services; educate clinical staff about the culture of recovery; and work with clinical staff in order to decrease the chances of members being hospitalized
Presenters: Asha Rondinella, Community Liason Recovery Specialist,
Asha joined the Aetna Better Health team as the Community Liaison Recovery Specialist. In this role she provides education to various community stakeholders, as well as recovery support to members directly. Prior to this role, she has worked in the capacity of a Peer Recovery Specialist in a variety of settings including community-based organizations and nursing facilities (IMDs). Her most recent role was on an Assertive Community Team (ACT) team at a Community Mental Health Center. In November, 2016, Asha received a certification as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS). Additionally, she is certified as an eCPR Practitioner. Asha is an individual with Bipolar I and her ongoing process of recovery provides hope and an alternative perspective to those within behavioral health communities.
Jacqleeen Musarra, Director, Community Outreach,
Jacqleen first joined the Aetna Better Health team in the role of Community Liaison Manager for Illinois. Since that time, the Community Outreach team developed and she expanded into her role of Director of Community Outreach. She has served in a variety of administrative roles in the industry through utilization management, client rights advocacy, quality assurance and quality improvement. Additionally, her work in provider organizations also includes providing case management, individual and group counseling and substance abuse treatment. Prior to joining Aetna Better Health she most recently served as the Director of Performance and Quality Improvement at a large social-service agency in Chicago. At the agency she led the Quality Improvement team in monitoring Behavioral Health, Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Foster Care, Out of School Time Programming and Adult Education. Prior to her work in Illinois she served as the Director of Continuous Quality Improvement at a behavioral health and addiction center in Ohio. Jacqleen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Miami University (Ohio). She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and Human Services from John Carroll University. She holds certifications as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio.
We look forward to seeing you there. Contact Eva at [email protected] or 708-586-9050 to sign up or if you have any questions.
LOCATION
The Cognitive Clinic
9944 South Roberts Road
Suite 202
Palos Hills, IL 60465
United States
Light refreshments will be served. Check-in between 8:00 - 8:30 with the program to begin at 8:30.
The Rockford Area Case Management Initiative (RACM) provides a community-wide approach to deliver individualized, strength-based, and person-centered support services that help participants achieve specific, self-defined outcomes leading to self-sufficiency. Over 150 Rockford area Case Managers have already completed this training, with nearly 100 more attendees already scheduled for large-group or agency specific trainings in 2019, and tentative train-the-trainer sessions for leaders in Case Management around the state.
Quarterly Community of Practice events are held to strengthen skills and increase knowledge on specialized topics, share information and best practices for the field of case management in general, and provide an opportunity for networking among local case managers to help you successfully implement the foundation skills of the community wide approach to Case Management. Bring flyers and information about your upcoming programs and events - A table will be provided for attendees to leave or gather information.
The December 2018 COP session will focus on mental health services available in our community. Participants will leave with a basic understanding of the scope of services available in the community and an understanding of populations served by, and services available at, Rosecrance, Stepping Stones, NAMI, Family Counseling Services, and RMH Behavioral Health.
After the session, participants should be able to answer:
1. What services are available in Rockford?
2. How many people use those services?
3. What other resources are available for people with mental health needs, and those who support them?
4. What are the qualifications for services with FCS, Rosecrance, NAMI, and RMH?
Following the training there will be an informative Q&A session.
The information provided at these COP sessions will be useful and relevant to all case managers, even if your primary client base does not utilize the sub-sector services which are the focus of the day.
*SAVE THE DATE for these upcoming Community of Practice events:
03.20.2019 - Services for Individuals wtih Disabilities; 06.12.2019 - Self-Care for the Case Manager
LOCATION
NIU Rockford
8500 East State Street
Room 215/217 - Upper Level
Rockford, IL 61108
United States
VLP, MHLAC, and the Disability Law Center would like to invite you to a training on: Working with Clients with Physical and Mental Disabilities
Learn how to advocate and represent the best interest of clients who may present with physical and mental disabilities in civil cases.
Please RSVP by December 1, 2018 to [email protected]. Light snacks and beverages will be served.
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PCC Faculty and Staff come join the conversation. This workshop will address warning signs of students in need, stigmas related to student conduct and mental health on PCC’s campus, and student perspectives up close and personal. Faculty and Staff will leave with an understanding that they are an intricate piece to the PCC puzzle of Student Success.
Chaise Lounge is a series that desires to change the culture on PCC’s campus in regards to mental health, student safety and support. Come sit on the couch and be a part of the conversation.
Presenters:
Jasmin L. Spain, M.Ed., Assistant Vice President
Student Development & Community Standards
Lisa Kelley, MS, Director
Office of Disability Services
Phylicia Bridgers, MS, NCC, LPCA, Counselor
PCC Counseling Services
This is a Teaching and Learning sanctioned event worth 10 Faculty Reward Points.
To disassemble the stigma of mental health and join together in solidarity, unity and proud display of our human vulnerabilities, Community Discussion Sessions will facilitate connection and collaboration among and between all populations.
Community Discussion Sessions further support the disassembling of the mental health, illness and addictions stigma, through open conversation and education.
Within Community Discussion Sessions, I hope to provide:
- walk-in discussion groups for individuals of different marginalized populations,
- therapy dogs to support individuals during discussion groups and activities
- group discussions and activities to increase discussion and allow people creative expression in showcasing their ‘reality’ – their vulnerabilities
- guest speakers to spur discussion on breaking down the mental health stigma as well as resiliency – and how individuals in different marginalized populations could work to achieve said resiliency.
If you are interested in hosting a Community Discussion Session for a certain group, I can send you an overview of what the Community Discussion Sessions entail and we can work together to tailor them to a specific population or group, or to a specific mental health difficulty your population faces, if you would like. Please contact me for further info!
Sometimes you just need to spend some time with a happy, friendly dog to help melt your stress away. Our therapy dogs are here with their owners who are Carleton University staff and faculty, and they have all been trained and evaluated to become official Carleton Therapy Dog team members. Both the dog and the handler are here to comfort and provide support to help you thrive as a university student.
Life Skills Program
LIFE SKILLS is a community based day program that specializes in assisting individuals who have emotional or behavior problems that limit their ability to become independent and successful.
Carleton Expands Therapy Dog Program
The new in-house Carleton Therapy Dogs program has officially launched as a campus-wide student mental health initiative.
Six of the seven dogs in the program are the personal dogs of faculty and staff who volunteered to be a part of the program. They have been put through a rigorous training process all summer to be prepared to foster a welcoming, supportive environment to address mild to moderate mental health needs.
The tipping point: Service sector employees are more susceptible to mental health issues
Those who work in the service secteur, in restaurants, hair salons and jobs involving transportation may be at added risk of suffering from depression and stress than those who don’t.
In the U.S. these workers number 102 million people, with women representing 56% of them.
Often they receive a base pay that is “up to 71% lower than the federal minimum wage”, and depend on tips to increase their overall pay intake.
Scientists tracked thousands of workers from their teens into their adult years.
The study reveals that such factors as the uncertainty associated with such jobs, the lower pay, lack of benefits and limited control over hours of work and shifts create instability and a greater incidence of mental health problems as a result.
Another factor that might add to the stress in these jobs is the idea that “the customer is always right.” Source.
Journal Reference:
Sarah B Andrea, Lynne C Messer, Miguel Marino, Janne Boone-Heinonen. Associations of Tipped and Untipped Service Work with Poor Mental Health in a Nationally Representative Cohort of Adolescents Followed into Adulthood. American Journal of Epidemiology, 2018; DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwy123
Meet Maurice Rollins, the 91-year-old breaking down mental health barriers
Throughout his life, Rollins remained vocal about his personal struggle with Mental Health. He’s since become a philanthropist and donates to mental health causes.
National Consortium on Stigma and Empowerment (NCSE)
One of the greatest barriers to people in recovery is the stigma of mental illness. Personal empowerment is one of the best ways to overcome the stigma. The National Consortium on Stigma and Empowerment (NCSE) is a research group meant to promote recovery by understanding stigma and promoting empowerment.
http://www.stigmaandempowerment.org/
Online Screenings
University Counseling Services provides a free and confidential online screening for depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, and alcohol misuse. This free screening is available to members of the UWM campus community and is taken anonymously. The screening is available so that you may find out – privately, and in a few minutes – whether or not professional consultation may be helpful to you.
http://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/choice
The "Let’s Talk" Program
The “Let’s Talk” Program provides brief, walk-in consultations for UWM students with counselors from University Counseling Services at several locations around the UWM campus. It is free, and no appointment is necessary. Consultations are informal, friendly, and confidential. Students are seen on a first come, first served basis for about 20 minutes.
https://uwm.edu/norris/counseling/lets-talk/
Six tips to help sufferers cope with struggle
Mark Rowland of the Mental Health Foundation shares some advice to help anxiety sufferers
Everyone has a role to play in supporting the mental health of colleagues, volunteers, as well as themselves. Participants in this 3-part webinar series will learn strategies for both workplace and personal mental wellness.
Jun 12, 2018 at 1 PM to Jun 26, 2018 at 2 PM EDT
FREE TRAINING! When behavior interferes with learning: connecting the dots between disability and mental health needs at school
Where: Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)
Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA (campus is at Ashby BART station)
The Bernard Osher Foundation Education Center, First Floor
Date: Monday, June 11, 2018
Time: 6:00 to 8:30pm (Pizza and drinks included!)
Do you need an accommodation?
Please email Hongyu Min at [email protected] to request an accommodation (e.g., Sign Language Interpreter, Real Time Captioning, materials in alternative formats) at least three (3) business days before the training
Supporting Children with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities & Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions
Presenters - Leslie Fierro & Laura Buckner
June 11, 2018 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
HEB ISD Pat May Center ǀ 1849 Central Drive Building B ǀ Bedford, TX 76022
“Challenging behavior” is consistently the number one challenge special education teachers report facing in the classroom... with 72% reporting they felt unsatisfied with their teacher preparation in classroom management. (Rethink, 2014)
Children with disabilities are at greater risk for traumatic experiences, which can impact their success in the classroom.
SAFE’s Disability Services Program staff, in partnership with The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health and The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, is offering this free 1-day training for classroom teachers, school counselors and other educational staff to:
- increase understanding of the impact of trauma such as medical trauma, bullying, abuse and neglect on children with Intellectual and/or other Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
- explore new options for thinking about and responding to emotional and behavioral challenges in the classroom setting
CPEs for Texas Educators & CEUs for LMSW, Psychologist & LPCs are available for this event.
Sorting Out My Mental Health Diagnoses
I think anyone with a disability can relate to there being some pretty rough waters when trying to navigate a world that often is not fit for them. Today, I think anyone, period, can relate to #struggling for love and self-acceptance, especially in a world of Instagram filters.
