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- Last Updated on Friday, 29 May 2015 18:17
Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH) and Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, Inc. (SPHS) are partnering to offer a three-part mental wellness series that can be an invaluable resource for anyone who finds their lives spinning out of control.
The free sessions, which will be held in MVH's Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, begin on Thursday, June 4, with "Turning Tragedy Into Triumph: A Survivor's Perspective." The program will feature Earl Granville, a retired Army staff sergeant and wounded warrior who advocates suicide prevention. The program will begin at 6 p.m. Parking is free and light refreshments will be served.
The series will continue on Thursday, September 17, when Oscar Urrea, M.D., a psychiatrist affiliated with MVH and Psychiatric Care Systems, will discuss "When It's Time To Seek Help: A Clinical Perspective."
The third program will be held on Thursday, November 5. "Resources and Support: A Community Perspective" will feature a panel discussion. Panelists include: Mark Freado, M.A., Reclaiming Youth International; along with Ravindranath Kolli, M.D., and Cheryld Emala, MSW, LCSW, from SPHS Behavioral Health.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend one or all of the sessions. For reservations, call 724-258-1333.
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