Understanding Grief 6: Beyond Mental Health

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“…Shatter the Mental Health Stigma. Get trained now! Save a Life!…”

October 10 of every year, World Mental Health Day is observed. This is to create awareness that aside from the common acquired non-communicable diseases that plague our society like diabetes, kidney, heart disease and cancer –
a looming global epidemic that doesn’t spare the Philippines is hitting us, especially our youth – mental health challenges and its devastating effect -suicide.

We have good News, There is HOPE!

EPCALM ministries in partnership with the PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS (PCP), bring you:

Understanding Grief 6:
Be the 1 to C.A.R.E.
Beyond Mental Health
Nov 28-29, 2019 at the Crowne Plaza, Ortigas

US and Philippine experts will come together and deal with depression and suicide prevention among others, through an internationally recognized curriculum on Mental health basic CARE and SafeTalk that would bring relevant topics to our awareness.

The certifying curriculum is designed for medical and paramedical personnel, psychiatrists, psychologists and allied services, support groups, school administrators and teachers and almost anyone who want to be educated and be part of a vital advocacy on mental health, to be helped and be able to help those in distress.

Each participant will receive:
Certificate of course completion
Certificate of attendance
Conference kit
Lunch, am pm snacks

Registration rates for cost of participation for two whole days:
Early bird rate till Oct 31, 2029 =P8,000
Regular rate after Oct 31,2019 =P10,000
On site rate Nov 28-29,2019 = P12,000

Group rate:
For every 5 participants plus 1 free
10 participants plus 2 free

Limited slots. Reserve now!

For more details, and registration to assure slots, Pls call:
(02) 87230101 loc 6341
Or +63 917 890 8046 (anna)
EPCALM hotlines Numbers: (Joy)
09359945534
09199556149
Email: info@epcalm.org

Pls pass and help save lives!

Let’s work together to reduce stigma and create communities of recovery and hope.

Here’s to an emotionally, spiritually and mentally healthy Philippines!

 

CONFERENCE DAY ONE –  November 28

7:30am Registration / Participant Check-in

8:00am  Opening comments / Introductions by Host

8:30am – 10:30am  Session One – Mental Health Basic C.A.R.E. with Tony & Lori Cloud

Introduction to Mental Health Basic C.A.R.E.

Dimensions of Mental Health

What causes mental health conditions

What makes mental health conditions diagnosable

Is recovery possible?

Most Common Mental Health Conditions

Signs & Symptoms of Depression

10:30am Break

10:45am – 12:00pm  Session Two – Mental Health Basic C.A.R.E. with Tony & Lori Cloud

Mental Health Basic C.A.R.E. Plan

Create Connection

Signs & Symptoms of Anxiety

Symptoms of a Panic Attack

Common Reactions to Trauma

12:00pm Lunch

1:00pm – 2:00pm – Session Three – suicideTALK with Tony Cloud

An exploration in suicide awareness

Creating suicide-safer communities one conversation at a time

Tell  Ask  Listen  Keep Safe

2:00pm – Break

2:15pm – 3:15pm – Session Four – Mental Health Basic C.A.R.E. with Tony & Lori Cloud

Mental Health Basic C.A.R.E. Plan

Reflectively listen

Encourage self-help and professional support

How to help someone who doesn’t want help

Aggression vs. Violence

De-escalation

Mental Health Basic C.A.R.E. review

3:15pm – Break

3:30pm – 4:30pm – Session Five – Adjusted Expectations – dealing with life’s disappointments.  A caregiver’s perspective by Lori Cloud

5:00pm Close

  

CONFERENCE DAY TWONovember 29

7:30am Registration / Participant Check-in

8:00am  Opening comments / Introductions by Host

8:30am – 9:30am  Session One – Mental Health Basic C.A.R.E. with Tony & Lori Cloud

Assess for Risk of Suicide or Harm

Suicide Risk Factors

Suicide Myths

How to Help

Keeping the Person Safe

Reasons for Non-suicidal Self-Harm

How to Help a Person Practicing Non-Suicidal Self-Harm

9:30am     Break

9:45am – 10:45am  Session two – Neurobiology: understanding the teenage brain with Dr. Vista

10:45am – 11:45am  Session three – Testimonials

12:00pm Lunch

1:00pm – 2:30pm  Session Two – The Science of Addiction – drugs, brains & behavior with Lori Cloud

What is a Substance Use Disorder?

Stages of drug use

Categories of drugs

How drugs affect the brain & behavior

Is recovery possible?

Mental Health Basic C.A.R.E. review

2:30pm – 3:00pm  Session three –  Dr. Elepano (Effects of social media on mental health)

3:00pm – 3:15pm break

3:15pm – 3:30pm  Session Four – message of hope – Spiritual perspective

3:30pm – 4:30pm – Session Five – Questions and Answers with resource speakers

4:30pm – 5:00pm  Closing remarks and acknowledgements

5:00pm Close