Mental Health Association of Southwestern New Jersey

The MHASWNJ works to create a community where individuals with mental illness can live and participate to their fullest potential. We pursue our mission through advocacy, education and training, and supportive services.

Did You Know?

The American Medical Association describes mental illness as the nation's number one health problem. It sends more people to the hospitals than cancer, lung and heart disease combined.

More than 54 million Americans (1 in 5) have a mental disorder in a given year, but only 8 million (16%) seek treatment.

Up to half of all visits to primary care physicians are due to conditions caused or exacerbated by psychiatric or emotional problems.

One in five children has a diagnosable mental, emotional or behavior disorder.

Thirty thousand Americans commit suicide each year and 500,000 Americans attempt suicide annually.

Each year, depression costs the U.S. economy $43.7 billion, including the $31.3 billion for indirect costs such as decreased productivity & lost work days.

Fifty percent of the morality from the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S. can be attributed to behavioral factors, including stress

With proper & adequate treatment, most people who suffer with a psychiatric disability can recover

The Mental Health Association in Southwestern New Jersey & The Southern Region Children’s Coordinating Council

Present The 2010 Summer Training Institute (STI)

WHEN:
Consecutive Thursdays Running From July 15th to August 19th
9 a.m. to 12 noon

PRICE:
$25 per workshop
Visa, MC, AMEX Payments Accepted;
Checks Payable to MHASWNJ, 217 Black Horse Pike, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035

WHERE:
Camden County Regional Training Center
420 Woodbury-Turnersville Road
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6176

CREDITS:
An application for CEUs for NJ Social Workers to be filed; Credit Hours Available for Educators

TOPICS SCHEDULED:

July 15, 2010: "Non-Spousal Domestic Violence" (Working Title)
Exploration of Domestic Violent situations within familial; guardian/care provider, and friendship relationships
Speaker: Linda Burkett, Office of the Camden County Prosecutor's Office

July 22, 2010: "An Overview of the Children's Mental Health System"
The workshop will provide a brief history of the community mental health system's services for children and adolescents as well as a description of each of the programs available in the current continuum of care.
Speaker: John Roy, Cape Atlantic I.N.K.

July 29, 2010: "Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood"
Provide Information and Insight into acknowledging & addressing behavioral challenges in children Ages Two to Five Years Old
Speakers: Teri Black, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS & Kathleen Cunningham Roscovich, MSW, LSW, Castle Program @ Virtua

August 5, 2010: "Fire Setters" (Working Title)
Overview of behaviors and personalities of those who become fire setters, "red flag" signs of fire setting behaviors, and prevention and intervention techniques
Speaker: Tammy DeLucca, Office of the Camden County Fire Marshall

August 12, 2010: "Psychotropic Medications & Their Use with Children & Adolescents"
Overview of current medications being used to treat children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and psychological disorders
Speaker: Laura G. Leahy, MSN, APN, CNS, FNP, BC, Center for Family Guidance, PC

August 19, 2010: "Ethics: Ethical Duty & Legal Duty" (working title)
Examine the ethical & professional responsibilities that staffs have to their clients, colleagues, and profession.
Speaker: Christine M. Heer, Esq., MSW, LCSW, DVS

For further details, contact Kelli Cochran-West @ kcochranwest@mhaswnj.org or 856.522.0639 x203

Workshops to be Offered

(A) July 15: "Non-Spousal Domestic Violence"
(B) July 22: "An Overview of the Children’s Mental Health System"
(C) July 29: "Managing Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood"
(D) August 5: "Fire Setters" (Working Title)
(E) August 12: "Psychotropic Medications & Their Use with Children & Adolescents"
(F) August 19: "Ethics: Ethical Duty & Legal Duty" (working title)

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