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Mental Health 101: The Long-term Mental Health Impacts of Childhood Trauma Sept. 4, 2019 | 12pm ET Trauma ― specifically trauma experienced as children or adolescents ― can significantly impact individuals across their entire lives. In fact, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (@NCTSN) notes that survivors of childhood trauma are more likely to have long-term health problems and are at a higher risk of premature death than their peers. Correlatively, @NCTSN noted, “Adult survivors of traumatic events may also have difficulty in establishing fulfilling relationships and maintaining employment.” As the stigma surrounding mental health begins to slowly fade — in faith communities, as well as the broader culture — people are starting to ask questions, such as, “What constitutes as trauma?" "How does it affect the whole person?" and "How can it be addressed most effectively?” This webinar seeks to address these and other questions by focusing on the impact untreated childhood trauma — also referred to as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) — can have on those who may be struggling with mental health concerns. We hope to help local faith and community leaders recognize ACEs' signs and symptoms, and to equip them with proven resources they can choose to incorporate into their congregational and community outreach efforts.  OUR GUEST PRESENTERS: Alice M. Forrester, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, Clifford Beers Guidance Clinic, Inc. (CBC) Philip G. Monroe, MA, PsyD, Director of Training and Materials @Mission: Trauma Healing   Certificates of Attendance will be available upon request (Participants only, please)

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Post-Partum Depression: Help, Hope, and Pathways to Healing Sept. 25, 2019 | 12pm ET “Why don’t I feel connected to my baby?” “Am I just a bad mother?”  “Is it my fault that I’m experiencing these thoughts and feelings?” Questions like these and others often plague mothers — in fact, one in nine! — in the weeks, months, and even years following childbirth. It's important to know that questions like these are not a sign of weakness or of moral failure; but, they could be signs of postpartum depression . The good news is your OB/GYN or mental health practitioner can help.   This webinar seeks to offer tangible help, hope, and pathways to healing for women experiencing PPD symptoms. We also include helpful information for faith communities on how to care well for mothers experiencing PPD in their midst. Reserve your spot today to hear from the nation’s top health experts about: Postpartum depression, Leading treatments, Potential consequences of avoiding treatment, and Information for faith communities which want to help mothers in need. OUR GUEST PRESENTERS: Dorothy Fink, M.D., Deputy Assistant Secretary for Women’s Health and Director of the Office on Women’s Health, HHS Leslie Walker, M.D., Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist and Clinical Instructor at Case Western Reserve University Hospital Certificates of Attendance will be available upon request (Participants only, please) Please be sure to visit our YouTube Channel for additional webinars and short videos, which highlight other women's health or mental health topics.

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In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept. 10, 2019), the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) invites faith communities across the nation to pray for those whose lives have been touched by suicide. Save the date for this coming year and join us for National Weekend of Prayer for Faith, Hope, & Life.

We encourage involvement this coming September as well as all year round by using other Faith.Hope.Life. campaign resources aimed at helping faith communities across our nation play an active role in preventing suicide such as:

• How to respond to a member who may be at risk for suicide
• Worship and spiritual resources for those of different faith traditions
• Communications aids such as flyers, bulletin inserts, posters, and other graphical art
• Other resources
• Prayer Guide
• Suicide Prevention Competencies for Faith Leaders