“…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 TWO – November 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
