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September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are collectively experiencing greater trauma, loss and adverse circumstances that have nearly doubled the number of people experiencing depression and suicidal thoughts compared to previous years.
Now, more than ever before, it is important that we learn and understand the key elements of suicide prevention: - Recognizing the warning signs Knowing the risk factors
- Implementing protective factors
- Responding in a time of need
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Alexis Durham, MS
Licensed Associate Professional Counselor |
| Alexis has been a longstanding believer that it is never too early to build a strong foundation of coping skills. She finds nothing more rewarding than witnessing a young individual build on their ability to navigate their world and become more confident and capable. Alexis has a passion for working with children & adolescents who have experienced trauma, are experiencing anxiety, depression, or struggling with their self-esteem. |
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Elizabeth Ngo, MMFT
Licensed Associate Marriage & Family Therapist |
| Elizabeth works from a collaborative, systemic, person-centered, and strength-based perspective. This allows her to work together with her clients and look at all parts of their lives and how to use the skills acquired. Elizabeth serves children and families who are having difficulties with depression, anxiety, peer relations, self-harm, suicidal ideation, family dynamics, communication skills, anger management, emotional regulation, and major life transitions. |
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North Fulton Mental Health Collaborative
Thursday, September 30th
10:00am – 11:30am
Zoom Meeting
Signs of Suicide
Trusted Adult Training |
This workshop is designed to educate and train adults that interface with middle and high school students to recognize at-risk students and take appropriate action.
Acknowledge signs of depression or suicide in a student
Care: Reach out to the student with a listening ear
Tell school mental health staff, administrators, and/or local authorities immediately |
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DBT: Emotion Regulation
Adolescent/Family Group
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30pm
Adult Group
Thursdays, 7:00-8:30pm |
Learn to take control of your emotions so that they feel less overwhelming and more manageable. - Increase your understanding of emotions
- Develop skills to manage your emotions in healthier ways
- Increase your understanding of the links between thoughts, emotions and behaviors
- Develop skills to manage, evaluate, and change unhelpful thoughts
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The Art of Being Assertive
Madeline Chiarella, MS, LAPC
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| I once had a client who was working on their communication skills. When I had issued a challenge between sessions and asked if they thought it was realistic, they responded, “I think so…and I can always fake it until I make it, right?”. Now do not get me wrong, becoming a healthy and assertive communicator is much more than this simple concept. It takes laying a good foundation of skills and hard work. |
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Online Screening |
| Behavioral health – which includes mental health, substance use and more – is a key part of your overall well-being. Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a behavioral health professional. |
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