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October is World Mental Health Month

October 17, 2022

From the Office for Social Ministry

"Make mental health for all a global priority" is the 2022 theme of World Mental Health month. This special worldwide effort is an opportunity for parishes to help mobilize support for individuals experiencing mental health issues plus promote and pray for the wellness for the whole community. 

Mental Health America of Hawaii is providing a variety of virtual one-hour training sessions in the months of October and November, FREE OF CHARGE.  The sessions begin at 12 Noon and end at 1:00 PM.  They are:

• October 21, 2022        EATING DISORDERS

This presentation will discuss the different eating disorder diagnoses, how to assess clients for symptoms and connect to resources. 

• October 25, 2022        LIVE YOUR LIFE WELL

This training will help you to understand the consequences of stress and importance to focus on healthy relationships and self-care. 

• November 2, 2022      COLLEGE MENTAL HEALTH

Learn the importance for college students to acknowledge sources of stress and anxiety and ways to practice coping skills to improve mental health.

For details about the sessions, background of the trainers and to register, please go to  https://mentalhealthhawaii.org/online-trainings/ . Mahalo and malama pono.