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New Hampshire Mental Health Symposium

Join the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in hosting their 12th Annual New Hampshire Mental Health Symposium. This symposium will provide a 4 hour LEAP (Leadership, Empathizing, Agreeing, and Partnering) Training and Certification, presented by Dr. Xavier Amador, LEAP Founder.

This symposium is designed for health professionals,first responders, public health workers, educators, caregivers, and anyone interested in learning more about effective mental health.

Upon completion of this offering, participants will be able to:

Recognize that severe problems with insight into their illness affect nearly 50% of all patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Identify anosognosia (brain dysfunction) as the leading cause of a person’s poor insight into their illness.
Recognize the top two factors affecting good adherence to treatment.
Recognize that some clients never gain awareness of their symptoms through the use of medications.
Demonstrate how a communication method such as LEAP improves insight and adherence to treatment.
Adapt LEAP tools in scenarios that fit your work.

Continuing Education Credits Available!

Date: May 4, 2016
Time: 8:30am-4:15pm
Location: Southeastern Regional Education Service Center, 29 Commerce Drive, Bedford, NH

Being and Parenting a Depressed and Suicidal Child: One Family’s Story

In honor of Mental Health Month, one family shares their personal journey. Hear Patricia Larsted discuss her battle with anxiety, depression, bipolar, obsessive-compulsive, and schizoaffective disorders. Hear her father Bob Larsted discuss his own journey to support and advocate for Patricia. Learn how Patricia survived – and ultimately thrived – while navigating the minefield of school, family, and today’s healthcare system.

A free event open to the public. Seating is limited.

For more information email: bob@boblarsted.com

Date: May 12, 2016
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Worcester Public Library, Frances Perkins Branch, 470 West Boylston St., Worcester

1-Flyer - Being and Parenting - Frances Perkins - 2016-05-12

The Dark Side of the Full Moon Screening

Having a baby is supposed to be the happiest time of your life, but what if it’s not? Each year, 1.3 million women in the U.S. struggle to find support and treatment for postpartum depression and other perinatal mood disorders.

Join our Mother Woman Subcommittee for a screening of this informative documentary which focuses on two women, Jennifer Silliman and Maureen Fura, as they give a face and voice to the countless women suffering in silence. This documentary exposes the disconnects within the medical community to effectively screen, refer, and treat these women.

Pane discussion immediately following the viewing will provide an opportunity for questions and answers.

Date: May 5, 2016
Time: 4:30-7pm
Location: Lowell General Hospital Main Campus, Clark Auditorium, 295 Barnum Ave, Lowell

Khmer Magic Music Bus Live Music Event

Don’t miss the free special musical event by Cambodian Musicians in support of the Khmer Magic Music Bus. See attached flyer for more details/ information!

Date: April 23, 2016
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway St, Lowell

The Healing Benefits of Acupuncture and Meditation

Beginning Friday May 6, 2016, The Living Room will be holding group discussions for anyone of trans* or gender diverse to join them for an introduction to the healing benefits of acupuncture, acupressure, essential oils, meditation, and group discussion. The group meetings can also act as an opportunity for community connection. The cost is $20/session. Space is limited- please contact either Aiden Seraphim, LIC. AC at 978-701-5125 or at heartcenteracu@gmail.com or Nic Wildes, LMHC at nicwildes@gmail.com

Date: Every other Friday starting May 6th throughout the summer months
Time: 6- 7:30 pm
Location: 218 Boston St. #109, Topsfield MA, 01983

Free Carseat Check-up

Date: May 21, 2016
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Hannaford Parking Lot, 777 Rogers Street, Lowell

Do you know that having a child seat installed incorrectly could put your child at risk? Stop by this FREE event to learn the five most common types of car seat misuse, which seat type is right for your child, and to get your car seat inspected by a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.

Bring your child so the technicians can check how your child fits into his or her car seat.

“Understanding the utilization of Neuropsychology for Patients with Psychiatric Disorders”

Date: May 3, 2016
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Whittier Pavillion, Community Room, 76 Summer St, Haverhill

Whittier Health invites you to attend an evening seminar and dinner: “Understanding the utilization of Neuropsychology for Patients with Psychiatric Disorders.”

This seminar will be presented by Buck H. Woo, Ph.D. Director of The Center for Neuropsychology, Whittier Pavilion Outpatient Clinic.

Topics include: depression and anxiety associated with specific deficits in cognition, change in cognition associated with alcoholism and other substance abuse, and wellness and rehabilitation effectively used in cognitive recovery.

Light fare and beverages will be served.

RSVP via email to Matt Pendleton or call (978) 556-6201

Tewksbury’s Annual Bike Safety Rodeo & Wellness Fair

Sponsored by the Tewksbury Police Department and with collaboration from the Tewksbury Health Department, the town’s annual bike safety rodeo will be even bigger with a Wellness Fair including many resources from the community. This event welcomes people of all ages and will have a bike safety check, DJ dancing, and helmet decorating and contests!

Please see flyer below or contact Officer Jennie Welch at 978 851 7373 ext. 230 or more details.

Date: June 5, 2016
Time: 10 am- 1:00 pm
Location: Tewksbury Memorial High School, 320 Pleasant St.

City of Lawrence: Public Meeting for South Common Renovations

The mayor of Lawrence, Mayor Rivera, welcomes all residents and businesses to a public meeting to share their ideas for the park and discuss a Master Plan for the O’Connell South Common.
For more information contact Lesly Melendez, (978) 974-0770 x7020 and see flyer attached.
Date: Tuesday, April 5th, 2016
Time: 6- 8 pm
Location: Seventh-Day Adventist Church 54 Salem Street, Lawrence, MA

Courageous Conversations: Why Talking About Race is Important

Join the Violence Prevention Coalition to speak about race, something that impacts us all in this diverse community. Event is free, and refreshments will be served! RSVP with Monica Veth.

Date: March 30, 2016
Time: 4:30-6pm
Location: Lowell Community Health Center, Community Health Education Center, 6th floor, 161 Jackson St., Lowell