On May 15-16, a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine planning committee will organize and host a public workshop to explore the current state of mental health care for older adults in the United States and potential strategies to address the mental health needs and challenges of our aging population. Invited presentations and discussions […]
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in mental health challenges affecting people of all ages. This has made it more important than ever to increase mental health literacy and decrease the stigma surrounding treatment. During this workshop, you will learn to identify signs that someone is experiencing a mental health challenge, then […]
VAPHS Fourth Annual Caregiver and Family Resource Fair When: Thu. May 18, 2023, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm ET Where: H. John Heinz III Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Cost: Free Stop by to learn about various caregiver resources, meet with community partners, talk with fellow caregivers, enter to win caregivers’ gift baskets, and […]
Women Veterans Empowerment Workshop May 21, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT Register online for the Zoom link. About the event Women Veterans. Any and all women veteran welcome regardless of discharge status or time in service. Discover the Artistry of Empowerment with WVE&T Here at WVE&T we facilitate workshops to practice skills of Empowerment […]
All Veterans Empowerment Workshop May 25, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT Register online for Zoom link. About the event All Veterans. Any and all veterans are welcome regardless of discharge status or time in service. Discover the Artistry of Empowerment with WVE&T Here at WVE&T we facilitate workshops to practice skills of Empowerment ~Schedule […]
Airing Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm ET Register Now Healthy boundaries are essential for any caregiver supporting a loved one living with depression. Boundaries provide structure in relationships and ensure that everyone involved is respected and gets their needs met. By setting clear limits, you can prioritize your wellness while continuing […]
Support Our VeteransTake a S.A.V.E. suicide prevention training to learn how you can support a Veteran in a crisis. WHAT IS VA S.A.V.E. TRAINING?The acronym S.A.V.E. helps you remember theimportant steps involved in suicide prevention:S: Signs of suicidal thinking should be recognizedA: Ask the most important question of all — “Are you thinking of killing […]
AFSP Western PA Research Connection Event with Tina R. Goldstein, Ph.D. and Peter Franzen, Ph.D. Join us for our Sleeping Our Way to Preventing Suicide: How sleep impacts suicide risk...and what we can do about it research connection event with Dr. Tina Goldstein and Dr. Peter Franzen. Hear firsthand what researchers are exploring in the […]
CALM is a practical intervention to increase the time and distance between individuals at risk of suicide and the most common methods of suicide, particularly firearms. The oldest and most widely-used training on lethal means safety, CALM teaches why means matter and provides tools to intervene effectively with those at risk both upstream – before […]
Support Members of Veterans Empowerment Workshop June 6, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Register online for the Zoom link. About the event Support members of veterans! The focus of this workshop is on civilians that support a veteran/reserves/active duty/national guard this workshop is for you! Includes spouses, siblings, caretakers, give it a try Everyone has […]
10th Annual PA Cares Training Summit June 7, 2023, 8AM – ½ day virtual program Targeted audiences include, but are not limited to community mental health and substance abuse agencies, social workers, professional counselors, nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, clergy/pastoral or spiritual practitioners, and the staff of PA Veteran Centers. For questions or to register for this […]
All Veterans Empowerment Workshop June 8, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT Register online for Zoom link. About the event All Veterans. Any and all veterans are welcome regardless of discharge status or time in service. Discover the Artistry of Empowerment with WVE&T Here at WVE&T we facilitate workshops to practice skills of Empowerment ~Schedule […]
