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NPR met with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to talk about his priorities for this term, including mental health.

Join this dynamic online course, Heroes of Hope: Championing Suicide Prevention Together, a FREE course for health care professionals, educators, and parents. We’ll explore the vital importance of proactive suicide prevention with practical strategies to identify warning signs, provide immediate support, understand successful treatment, and respond effectively in your communities and workplaces. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field or this topic, our goal is for you to leave this highly interactive course with the knowledge and confidence to make a significant impact. Join us on this journey to becoming a beacon of hope and change, and let’s make a real difference together! https://lnkd.in/eHYVw58Z

Dr. Fairlee Fabrett discusses the unique factors as to why Latinx teens may not seek mental health help, offers ways to help combat the stigma around mental health in the Latinx community, and answers audience questions about how we can help members of the community be seen, heard, and understood. https://lnkd.in/empRHU5f

As the Olympics approach at the end of the month, a lot of us are thinking about the elite athletes competing and their physical abilities. However, these athletes go through a lot mentally, too. https://lnkd.in/enriGS7R

Join us for this comprehensive two-day conference on September 20 and 21, 2024 that delves into the multifaceted world of dissociative identity disorder (DID), a complex and often misunderstood psychiatric condition. This course is designed for mental health professionals who are seeking to deepen their understanding of DID, a diagnosis that has sparked controversy and debate in the psychiatric community. Our program offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the historical evolution of DID, gain insights into the current diagnostic criteria, and look ahead at the future of treatment and research in the field. Register now to be a part of this groundbreaking event and take a step forward in your professional journey toward understanding and effectively treating dissociative identity disorder. https://lnkd.in/eq7hmkvm

Even if things in your life are going well, it is common to feel "stuck in a rut" and lose some of the joy you initially felt. NPR offers some tips to bring that joy back into your life.

McLean's own David H. Rosmarin, PhD, ABPP, explains how anxiety works and why it’s unhelpful to fight it, explores the lessons we can draw from evidence-based anxiety treatments, and answers questions about using anxious feelings to build resilience. https://lnkd.in/eapsvG6E

McLean’s Dr. Julie Brody Magid explains how cognitive tests evaluate various functions and offers advice to maintain brain health.

Register now to be a part of this groundbreaking event and take a step forward in your professional journey toward understanding and effectively treating Dissociative Identity Disorder!

While mental health challenges impact people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, research suggests that members of the LGBTQ+ community face these challenges at higher rates than heterosexual and cisgender individuals—likely due to stigma and barriers to treatment. Jeff Day, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, CNEcl, breaks down the most prevalent mental health challenges facing those who identify as LGBTQ+ and shares tips for supporting someone in this community. https://lnkd.in/eprs6ncq