THE IMPACT OF 2020, BUILDING RESILIENCY, & PREVENTING SUICIDE

We all are experiencing feelings of anxiety, fatigue, sadness, and anger this year. The social isolation and cumulative stress can increase mental health challenges, suicide rates and substance use. But there is hope! In this workshop, we will learn to tell the difference between normal reactions to stressful events and a person who is experiencing a mental health challenge. We will discuss how to have a conversation with someone we ‘ re worried about. Additionally, we ‘ll learn how to respond in helpful ways to our coworkers, family, and friends. Especially during these challenging times, we can promote mental wellness, prevent suicide, and improve our resiliency.

Zoom link will be emailed to participants before the event.

About the presenter:

Ms. Flick is a Clinical Associate Professor with the University of NC at Chapel Hill School of Social Work.  She is a member of the N.C. Suicide Prevention Task Force and the Triangle Coalition for Suicide Prevention.  She also facilitates the Chapel Hill Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group.

Ms. Flick is a licensed clinical social worker and has provided direct services in out-patient and in-patient mental health, as a Crisis Counselor with the Chapel Hill Police Department, in poverty relief services and in medical social work, with over 40 years of clinical social work experience.  She is actively involved in volunteer work and community organization around social justice and service issues.

Registration link for event: https://TINYURL.COM/Y65ACOYE