Mental Wellness event Oct. 20 at Coon Rapids Campus

October 02, 2015

Anoka-Ramsey Community College is sponsoring its annual:

Mental Wellness Event
Tuesday, Oct. 20
10 am to 2 pm
Coon Rapids Campus
All activities free and open to the public.

Mental Wellness Fair with local agencies available and free mental wellness screening for symptoms of depression, mood disorder, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
10 am to 12:30 pm
Legacy Room

 

Presentation: The Impact of Traumatic Childhood Experiences on Physical & Mental Health
1 to 1:45 pm
Legacy Room
Chris Harnack is the Director of Staff and Service Development at Therapeutic Services Agency (TSA) and has more than 35 years of experience developing, managing and clinically supervising mental health programs for children, adolescents and their families. She participated in a national Trauma Informed Care Learning Community lead by the National Council for Behavioral Health, and is invested in educating others on Trauma Informed Care. 

More about mental health

The numbers are alarming.

According to the Mental Wellness Campaign for Anoka County publication, “Trauma and Resilience” national surveys reveal that anywhere from 50-90% of adults have encountered at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. Especially significant is trauma experienced during childhood which can have long-lasting influence into adulthood.

For more information about this event, please contact Anoka-Ramsey Community College counselor Mary Ann Larios at 763-433-1319 or Mary.Larios@anokaramsey.edu.