In this workshop\, we will discuss common signs of mental illness and steps individuals or caregivers may take to fi nd help with diagnosis and treatment. Symptoms of depression\, anxiety and other common mental health conditions will be discussed. In addition\, pa rticipants will learn what to expect from a mental health professional\, t he process of diagnosis and how to discuss treatment options with a diagno stic provider. \;
\nDisclaimer: this session is for educational purposes only and not an opportunity to diagnose and trea t any participant&rsquo\;s condition or condition of a person not present.
\nActivities: Identify key resources in the Spokane region for ment al and behavioral health treatment. \; Optional: mobile device anonymo us survey.
\nThis program is the second in a three part series at th e South Hill Library. Whole Person Health and Illness Prevention& nbsp\;is taking place on May 15 at 5:30pm. Careers in Mental and Behav ioral Health is taking place on May 29 at 5:30pm.
\nDr. Bill O& rsquo\;Connell is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington\, a Nat ional Certified Counselor\, and an associate professor with the University of Washington School of Medicine. He has been practicing counseling since 1988 across a variety of settings including hospitals\, community behavio ral health\, school based mental health\, integrated primary care and priv ate practice. Dr. O&rsquo\;Connell earned his doctoral degree from the Uni versity of Cincinnati in Counselor Education and Supervision with a specia lization in behavioral medicine. He had faculty and administrative appoint ments at Xavier University\, Cincinnati\, Ohio\, and Seattle University\, Seattle\, Washington\, in the graduate counseling programs. Dr. O&rsquo\;C onnell lives in Spokane and directs the behavioral health support speciali st workforce development project\, a statewide effort to educate and train bachelor level clinicians in Washington State. Dr. O&rsquo\;Connell has h ad a lifelong interest in promoting and supporting public libraries. He cu rrently serves on the faculty advisor council for UW libraries.
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\nWe strive to make events welcoming for people of all abilities. \;To request accommodations (i.e. hearing ass istance\, ASL requests\, or other ADA inquiries)\, email sday@spokanelibra ry.org.
\nFor all event information inquiries\, email telref@spokane library.org or call 509-444-5300.
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