2018 Mental and Behavioral Health Symposium

Sponsors   Thursday, September 27th, 2018, 9am - 5pm Gold Coast Hotel, 4000 W. Flamingo RD. Registration Now Open   We all have a role to play. Together, we can save lives Community Approach to Suicide Prevention   Intervention For Suicidal Risk The symposium’s general session features dynamic keynote speakers and a hands-on workshop to add value to the educational experience. Additionally, (4) highly focused breakouts, with distinguished facilitators in each sessions. Each panel member being well respected clinicians and allied health professionals with expertise in their specific subject matter. General session will bring to the forefront, the extent of Nevada’s challenges, vulnerable populations, relationships, risk factors. Inherent links, depression, (link to substance abuse) self- medicating, the anxiety link and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to: Participate in panel facilitated, breakout sessions Participate in a candid, caring exchange of ideas and valued lessons learned Understand how preventative screening models can be use to identify at-risk individuals and establish care plans that allocate resources effectively and identify steps taken to implement a comprehensive screening program in a state, community or agency Increase learning of assessment of suicidal risk, treatment plan options and therapeutic plan approaches Stay-up-to date on the latest guidelines, emerging best practices and practical strategies to prevent suicide. Leave the symposium with a renewed sense of energy, direction and inspiration to meaningfully work to reduce suicides in Nevada. The symposium’s focus is designed to highlight and educate regarding the thematic issues in suicide prevention and how they may help or hinder implementation of initiatives at the community level.   CEU/CME Accreditation Pending Approval Applied For: Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselor Continuing Medical Education (MD, DO, PA, APN) Marriage and Family Therapist Nursing Psychologist School Counselor Social Worker Other *Tickets must be purchased under attendee's name if attendee is receiving CEU'S or CME's. The name will be printed on the certificate which will be handed out the day of the Symposium.    Who Should Attend? Mental Health Professional Physicians/Primary Care Clinicians Counsellors Social Workers Crisis Responders Educators Family Members Veterans Supporting Services Students, (higher education) Other Allied Professionals       Symposium Kickoff:   “Intervention For Suicidal Risk” Kelly Posner Gerstenhaber, PhD Founder and Director, Columbia University Lighthouse Project Dr. Kelly Posner Gerstenhaber is a visionary scientist, humanitarian, and philanthropist with a long-standing commitment to saving lives. Her focus on preventing death by suicide and reducing the stigma associated with mental illness has brought relief to those suffering in silence around the world.     Hands-On Workshop " The Nuts and Bolts That Will Help You Save Lives, Streamline Workloads and Reduce Liability" Learning Objectives: Explain how preventative screening models can be used to identify at-risk individuals and establish care plans that allocate resources effectively and identify steps taken to implement a comprehensive screening program in a state, community or agency. Describe how utilizing a systemic best practice measurement, the C-SSRS, to identify suicidal ideation and behavior results in improved safety monitoring, identification, and precision, which ultimately aids prevention. Demonstrate how the C-SSRS impacts care through operationalized criteria for next steps which in turn facilitates more streamlined triage, redirects scarce resources facilitates care delivery to those at highest risk and provides liability protection.   “Compassion Fatigue and Resiliency” Dr. Alexis Kennedy, Ph.D./ J.D. Associate Professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Dr. Kennedy has facilitated and conducted research for a number of Clark County task forces including initiatives on human trafficking, juvenile delinquency, child abuse and sex offender management. She conducts research for specialty courts, child protective services and non-profit service agencies in Las Vegas. Dr. Kennedy also serves as an active mentor and board member for national and local non-profits. She is a frequent trainer on child abuse and human trafficking, speaking to criminal justice, mental health, medical and community based organizations.     Panel Facilitated Breakout Sessions Panel breakouts are organized and facilitated by local specialists to address vulnerable groups or key resources; Veterans, LGBTQ community, School Based andHuman Trafficking. Panel breakout sessions will draw together key evidence, resources and planning tools to support participants to: Understand and recognize the different risk factors Understand and recognize sign and symptoms and ways that communications can support suicide prevention planning and practices Develop “Best Practices” that support suicide prevention action locally and understand ways to engage and mobilize their networks (including those with lived experience) Be aware of resources to support community conversations about suicide Understand the role of the media and ways to engage the media in suicide prevention The critical importance of primary care’s role in aiding an enabling interactive patient dialogue Provide a training opportunity for primary care physicians and health professionals to update their knowledge and skill bank in identifying suicide risk behavior   Registration: Tickets must be purchased under attendees name if attendee is receiving CEU'S or CME's. The name will be printed on the certificate whcih will be handed out the day of the Symposium. CEU/CME qualifications- Clinicians, Physicians, Social Workers and other professionals $100.00 Lunch included Non- CEU/ CME- Clinicians, Physicians, Social Workers and other professionals $50.00 Lunch included Military/Veterans, Students, $30.00 with ID verification $30.00 with ID verification Lunch included Community citizens call (702) 256-2724     2018 Nevada Mental and Behavioral Health Symposium Agenda   Times - Topics - Speaker(s) General Session 8:30 a.m. - Registration 9:00 a.m. - Welcome   9:05 a.m. - Opening Story "First Responders and Suicide" Angela Leath and Tina Dacola   9:15 a.m. “Intervention For Suicidal Risk” Kelly Posner Gerstenhaber, Ph.D.   10:05 a.m. - Break   10:20 a.m. - Workshop "The Nuts and Bolts That Will Help You Save Lives, Stream Workload and Reduce Liability" Dr. Posner & Adam Lesser   11:30 a.m. “Compassion Fatigue and Resiliency” Alexis Kennedy, Ph.D.   12:15 p.m. - Lunch   1:00 p.m. - Resources and Networking     1:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. : Breakout Sessions (50 Mins each): rotate between three Panel/Facilitator School-Based - ”Youth Suicide Prevention” Joe Roberts, NCSP - Clark County School District Sherry Wright - The Harbor, Manager of Clinical Services   LGBTQ- “A Pivotal Moment In A Child's Life” Andre Wade - Executive Director - The Center Holly Reese- Program & Community Engagement Manager- The Center   Human Trafficking- "The Connection Between Suicide and Human Trafficking" Toshia Shaw - Purple Wings Lynette Johnson,M.A., LMFT, LADC Esther Brown   Veterans- "#Bethere: Help Save A Life" Clinton Fredrickson, Veterans Affairs Suicide Coordinator Rozalind Williams-Heath, Suicide Prevention Coordinator   4:30 - 5p.m: Closing Panel- Attempters: "Interventions That Precluded Further Attempts" Bianca McCall, MFT-LI, - Desert Rose Counseling James Bean Justin Burrows   Follow Community Partners for Better Health on FACEBOOK at this link. 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