Join us for a viewing of My Ascension followed by a panel discussion. At 16 years old Emma Benoit attempted to end her life. Through navigating the challenges of recovery, she discovers purpose and passion in helping other struggling teens. My Ascension is the story of the day that changed Emma’s life, and everything that’s […]
VISN 4 Community Mental Health Summit Outside the Box-Alternative Treatment Methods Hosted by Local Recovery Coordinators - Coatesville, Lebanon, Wilmington and Butler VA Friday, September 22 · 9am - 4pm EDT, online Agenda Includes: MDMA assisted therapy, rTMS, Ketamine treatment, Peer perspective of VA MH care, CBT-Psychosis and more * Registration will be open until […]
Erie County Suicide Prevention Conference 2023 Date and time: Wednesday, September 27 · 8am - 4:45pm EDT Location: Ambassador Hotel and Conference Center, 7794 Peach St Erie, PA 16509 Register online. About this event "A Public Health Approach to Suicide Prevention: Recognizing and Supporting All Areas of Our Lives (based on the CDC’s Seven Suicide […]
Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar Series Upcoming Session: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 12PM - 1PM (ET) Learn More About the Session Register Title: Assessing Circumstances and Offering Resources for Needs (ACORN): An Overview of a VHA Social Risk Screening and Social Needs Referral Initiative Description: Hospitals and health systems, including the Veterans Health […]
Wednesday, January 17, 2024: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST Presented by VA’s Homeless Programs Office, National Center on Homelessness among Veterans, in collaboration with VHA's Institute for Learning, Education and Development (ILEAD) Audience: Participants may include but are not limited to physicians, nurses, dentists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, case managers, housing specialists, peer specialists, occupational […]
Mental Health America of Southwestern PA's (MHA-SWPA) Virtual Annual Conference is quickly approaching! Our virtual conference this year is entitled Perspectives: Cultivating a Lifetime of Mental Wellness, and will address current issues across the lifespan, concerning both adult and youth populations. Register online. Through the annual conference, MHA-SWPA continues to provide opportunities for professional growth, […]
Advancing the Science on Peer Support and Suicide Prevention 2-Day Workshop This virtual workshop is hosted by the National Institute of Mental Health on Thursday, February 8th and Monday, February 12th. Peer support services specifically intended to contribute to suicide risk reduction are becoming more prominent in healthcare systems and community settings. Such services can […]
Advancing the Science on Peer Support and Suicide Prevention 2-Day Workshop This virtual workshop is hosted by the National Institute of Mental Health on Thursday, February 8th and Monday, February 12th. Peer support services specifically intended to contribute to suicide risk reduction are becoming more prominent in healthcare systems and community settings. Such services can […]
Friday, April 5 · 10am - 2pm EDT DoD Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Summit Join us for the DoD Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Summit at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center in Carlisle, PA, USA. This in-person event (no fee) aims to raise awareness and prevent sexual assault within the military & […]
Wednesday, April 10 2024 8:30 AM — 5:00 PM EST Tickets available online The program will run from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm and will include lunch. Registration will open at 8:00 am. All events will be held in the Brent Auditorium in Jefferson Alumni Hall, 1020 Locust St, Philadelphia. SCHEDULE 8:30 – 12:00 Understanding […]
Nurturing Hope: Supporting Loved Ones Who Have Passive Suicidal Thoughts, sponsored by Families for Depression Awareness. Airing Tuesday, September 10, 2024, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm ET Learn more online Watch live on Facebook or YouTube Dealing with chronic passive suicidal thoughts can feel like being stuck in a dark tunnel with no end in sight, both for […]
Wednesday, September 18 at 2:00pm ET The prevalence of nightmare disorder in the general population is 5%. Nightmares are typically characterized as idiopathic (i.e., from an unknown cause) or trauma-related (i.e., beginning or changing in frequency, severity, or content after a traumatic event). Nightmares are reported by 30% of trauma-exposed civilians, 50% of trauma-exposed veterans, […]
