New Webinar Series in Support of May’s Mental Health Awareness Month

New Webinar Series in Support of May’s Mental Health Awareness Month

These free events are open to the public. Feel free to share the registration information with participants or family and friends who may be interested.

Talk Saves Lives – Suicide Prevention

May 7, 2021 @ 9-10:00 a.m.

This “Talk Saves Lives” webinar from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will focus on recognizing signs and symptoms of mental illness and creating a dialogue so that others feel open and comfortable discussing mental health.

Registration Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-awareness-talk-saves-lives-tickets-145761860649

Coping Skills

May 14, 2021 @ 9-10:00 a.m.

Outreach & Engagement Specialist James Peterson will host this webinar to discuss coping skills for those who are experiencing isolation, depressive, and anxiety symptoms during an unprecedented time. In the era of COVID-19, many maybe experiencing increased depressive and anxiety symptoms relating to the isolation being experienced or stress of a global pandemic.

Registration Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-awareness-coping-skills-tickets-145763762337

Anger Management

May 21, 2021 @ 9-10:00 a.m.

James will also host this discussion about anger and anger management skills. Whether it be because of a global pandemic or a variety of other life stressors, possibly all, it can be difficult to manage stress and anger. The goal of this webinar is to provide you with the tools and to be better equipped in managing anger and frustration.

Registration Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-awareness-anger-management-tickets-145765561719

These webinars are funded by OC Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Prevention & Intervention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63.

Funded by: OC Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Prevention & Intervention, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63

About the Author:

James “Reese” Peterson has been with Easterseals Southern California’s Adult Day Services for the past three years. After starting as a Life Skills Coach, he received a promotion to Program Assistant, taking on supervision of employees, implementation of behavioral plans, and general program needs. In July 2020, he was selected as the Outreach & Engagement Specialist for the Outreach and Engagement collaborative, which focuses on providing mental health services to the disability community. While working for Easterseals, he is continuing his education towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care Administration.

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