MARCH NEWSLETTER
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  • In The News
  • March Programs
  • February Monthly Poll Results
  • New (March) Monthly Poll
IN THE NEWS


The Hope and Healing Center & Institute is gearing up to celebrate our single largest event of the year, A Chrysalis Occasion - 6th Annual Award Luncheon.  

The luncheon will take place on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Houston.  The Chrysalis Occasion is an opportunity for HHCI to reflect on its accomplishments and challenges as a comprehensive mental health resource dedicated to transforming lives and restoring hope through education, training, research and supportive services.

MARCH PROGRAMS


STROKE AND WOMEN
 
Tuesday, March 7
12-1:30 p.m.

Stroke is the third leading cause of death for women.  Increasing evidence suggests sex differences exist in the etiology, presentation, treatment and outcomes from stroke.  Because stroke occurs later in life for women, they are less likely to fully recover and return home to live independently.  
 
Our guest speaker will discuss how stroke impacts women and what can be done to decrease the chances of stroke. 
 
 
PRESENTER:
 
Louise D. McCullough, MD, Ph.D.
Louise is a nationally recognized physician-scientist who passionate about academic growth.  Dr. McCullough is known for her research identifying sex differences in cell death pathways during stroke, which are now recognized as major factors in the response to an ischemic insult. Her laboratory also studies aging and inflammation, and how these factors influence recovery after stroke.  She is currently Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurology and Chief of the Neurology Service at Memorial Hermann Hospital-TMC in Houston
 
To register,  click here.
Presented by Huffington Foundation



LUNCH AND LEARN
Patient's Rights And Responsibilities:
Beyond Acknowledgement


Before receiving any kind of health care, you will be asked to acknowledge your patient rights and responsibilities.  What does this mean?  
 
HHCI McGee Fellow will explain patient's rights and responsibilities and how a person can prepare for care.
 
 
PRESENTER: 
 
Peggy Determeyer, Ph.D.
Peggy is the McGee Fellow in Bioethics and Aging at the Hope and Healing Center & Institute.  As a fellow, she works to develop Community Bioethics Dialogues for diverse community groups, as well as developing programs and training for health care professionals, pastors and others to provide humane and compassionate care to those who are ill and/or aging as well as offer support for family members .  
 

To register,  click here.


LUNCH AND LEARN
What To Expect When Facing a Serious Mental Illness Treatment

Wednesday, March 22
12-1:00 p.m.

Science has come a long way on the path of providing more efficient mental health treatments. However, serious mental illness is still seen by professionals as a lifelong condition. 
 
You will learn the definition of "lifelong" and what can be expected when seeking help for a chronic psychiatric disorder .
 
 
PRESENTER: 
 
Adriane Barroso, Ph.D.
Adriane is the Lumpkins Fellow in Serious Mental Illness Treatment and Recovery at the Hope and Healing Center & Institute.  As a fellow, she will develop a platform for assisting families in identifying and accessing the most effective/suitable treatments and programs for their mentally ill loved ones. She will also identify and document best strategies in mental healthcare across the U.S. to enhance care in Texas.

To register,  click here.


SERIES ON WOMEN AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
MYTHS AND FACTS

Wednesday, March 22
6:30-8:00 p.m.

Sexual violence is a topic surrounded by myths and misunderstandings.  

Our guest speaker will  highlight the common societal myths about rape and sexual assault and challenge these false notions with facts and new perspectives.


PRESENTER

Elil Yuvarajan, Psy.D.
Elil has worked as a psychologist in substance abuse treatment, college counseling, and with victims of sexual and domestic violence.  Currently, he is in private practice at Stepping Stone Therapy in League City.   He provides individual therapy and psychological testing for adolescents and adults on a broad range of issues, including breaking the cycle of domestic violence.


To register, click here


PTSD  FAMILY PSCYHOEDUCATION

Tuesday, March 28
12:00-1:30 p.m.

Psychoeducation brings the veteran, the family and mental health professionals together to improve communication, to enhance the understanding of PTSD, to learn ways to manage it effectively as partners or family, and to maximize the well-being of all family members.   
 
Our guest speakers will discuss why veterans who have support from their families tend to do better in treatment and experience a better quality of life.
 

PRESENTERS: 
 
Elizabeth Bransford Gleeman, LCSW
Elizabeth has been with the Department of Veterans Affairs for over seven years, working in the Health Care for Homeless Veterans program and for almost five years as a therapist on the Dialectical Behavior Therapy team. 
 
Bengi Biber Melton, M.D.
Bengi is a psychodynamically trained psychotherapist. She is also a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapist. Currently, Bengi is participating in the Physician Assistant Psychiatry Residency Program at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center.

 
To register,  click here


MINDFULNESS IS MEDICINE:
AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE AND EFFECTIVE 

Wednesday, March 29
12:00-1:30 p.m.

The stress of living in the past or future is robbing us of our health as seen in the rise of chronic diseases and mental diseases.  

You will learn how mindfulness can help you stay in the present and to be open to the flow and richness of life.
 
 
PRESENTER: 
 
Nellie Grose, M.D., MPH
Nellie is board certified in both family practice and holistic medicine.  Her deep interest in patient care is reflected in her practice, where she combines complementary therapies with traditional treatment.  This individualized and caring approach to treatment has earned great praise from her patients, who appreciate her personal interest as well as her special knowledge and experience.
 

To register,  click here

February Monthly Poll Results
 
In recent years, have you found it easier to talk more openly about mental illness?
 
27% - Yes 
36% - No 
21% - Not sure
11% - No Change

Follow the link to read why it's important we start having an open and honest dialogue about mental illness. 

March Monthly Poll 
 
Do you think America is making progress when dealing with mental illness?
 
*Results will appear in next month's newsletter.


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