Calendar of Events

EGAMHST: Enhancing Mental Health with Alternative Treatments Part 1

Iredell County Public Library 201 N Tradd St., Statesville, North Carolina, United States

This course is designed for both care providers and people receiving care. It looks at alternative treatments and practice modalities and their impact on mental health. Many of the “outside of the box” interventions can be incorporated into the lives of people managing a mental illness and/or their caregivers to help create balance, stability, and […]

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Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention Training: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) We can all save lives. Question, Persuade, Refer is an emergency response to someone in crisis. Learn how to ask the right questions about suicide, how to persuade a person to get help and how to refer an individual to the right resource. This is a free, interactive, […]

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Enhancing Mental Health with Alternative Treatments (Color, Music, & Nutrition)

Polk County Public Library 1289 W Mills St, Columbus, NC, United States

This is a free event at Polk County Library; facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. This course is designed for both care providers and recipients. It looks at alternative treatments and practice modalities and their impact on mental health. Many of the “outside […]

Let’s Talk: COVID Treatment Options

Local medical providers will discuss COVID treatment options in an upcoming Let’s Talk- COVID Treatment Options on March 31st, from 5:30-6:30 PM. Tune in to learn more about available treatments, how they work, and what providers currently are set up to provide COVID treatment. Let’s Talk will be live streamed in English @buncombeGov, in Spanish […]

EGAMHST: Bipolar Disorder and Extreme Mood Variation: Is there Stability?

Caldwell County Senior Center 650A Pennton Ave.,, Lenior, North Carolina, United States

Whether you are the caregiver of someone with bipolar disorder or an individualliving with the inability to maintain a consistent mood, feeling “stable” is often aninfrequent reality. This class examines features and symptoms of the different types ofthe disorder. It also addresses causes, risk factors, and, most importantly, treatment.Specific focus is placed on the impact […]

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EGAMHST: Keeping the Balance: Mood-Stabilizing Medications

Caldwell County Senior Center 650A Pennton Ave.,, Lenior, North Carolina, United States

Managing mood disorders can be a balancing act. This course provides information about the role of medication in keeping a healthy equilibrium and the importance of observing medication responses, as well as signs and symptoms to report to a physician. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's are […]

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EGAMHST: Bipolar Disorder and Extreme Mood Variation: Is there Stability?

Wilkes County Public Library 215 Tenth St., North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States

Whether you are the caregiver of someone with bipolar disorder or an individualliving with the inability to maintain a consistent mood, feeling “stable” is often aninfrequent reality. This class examines features and symptoms of the different types ofthe disorder. It also addresses causes, risk factors, and, most importantly, treatment.Specific focus is placed on the impact […]

Free

EGAMHST: Keeping the Balance: Mood-Stabilizing Medications

Wilkes County Public Library 215 Tenth St., North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States

Managing mood disorders can be a balancing act. This course provides information about the role of medication in keeping a healthy equilibrium and the importance of observing medication responses, as well as signs and symptoms to report to a physician. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's are […]

Free

Webinar: Coping with Anxiety: Medications and More – WGAMHST

Everyone experiences some anxiety at times. Life experiences, perceptions of the world around us and personal coping skills help determine if medication is needed to help an individual manage anxiety in everyday circumstances. This course provides information on best practices, side effects and additional ways to reduce and manage stress. Participants also learn about specific […]

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OCD: Supporting People with Obsessions and Compulsions

Graham County Public Library 80 Knight Street, Robbinsville, NC, United States

This is a free event at Graham County Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Thoughts and behaviors are usually associated with brain-based operations. However, when this construct becomes too fused or is fueled by underlying emotions such as anxiety, outcomes can […]

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