Friday, August 23, 2019

Mental Health. Webinar. Impacts of Childhood Trauma September 4, 2019

Mental Health 101:
The Long-term Mental Health Impacts of Childhood Trauma
Sept. 4, 2019 | 12pm ET
Trauma ― specifically trauma experienced as children or adolescents ― can significantly impact individuals across their entire lives. In fact, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (@NCTSN) notes that survivors of childhood trauma are more likely to have long-term health problems and are at a higher risk of premature death than their peers. Correlatively, @NCTSN noted, “Adult survivors of traumatic events may also have difficulty in establishing fulfilling relationships and maintaining employment.”

As the stigma surrounding mental health begins to slowly fade — in faith communities, as well as the broader culture — people are starting to ask questions, such as, “What constitutes as trauma?" "How does it affect the whole person?" and "How can it be addressed most effectively?”

This webinar seeks to address these and other questions by focusing on the impact untreated childhood trauma  also referred to as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) — can have on those who may be struggling with mental health concerns. We hope to help local faith and community leaders recognize ACEs' signs and symptoms, and to equip them with proven resources they can choose to incorporate into their congregational and community outreach efforts. 


OUR GUEST PRESENTERS:
·       Philip G. Monroe, MA, PsyD, Director of Training and Materials @Mission: Trauma Healing
 

Certificates of Attendance will be available upon request (Participants only, please)



Thursday, August 22, 2019

Friday. 9/20/2019. Boston, MA. Changing Climate, Changing Health: Strategies for Addressing Public Health in the Age of Climate Change



Register now to attend the next Climate Adaptation Forum


Changing Climate, Changing Health
Strategies for Addressing Public Health
in the Age of Climate Change


Friday, September 20, 2019

Registration - 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Forum - 8:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

University of Massachusetts Club
One Beacon Street
Boston, MA



The public health field is rapidly shifting to incorporate the new realities of climate impacts. From extreme heat waves to the growing prevalence of diseases, issues with water quality, trauma from storms and allergy and asthma triggers, there are many challenges to address. While we are all vulnerable to this changes, low income communities and communities of color face disproportionate risks.

Keynote Speaker Gina McCarthy, former EPA Administrator and Director of the Harvard Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment (Harvard C-CHANGE) will explore some of the key public health issues impacted by climate change. Following her presentation, a panel discussion will dive into both what is happening on the ground to address heat, asthma, mental health and how the built environment is supporting resilient wellness.

Join us for this EBC/UMass Boston Climate Adaptation Forum to learn about how climate change is impacting public health.

Keynote Speaker
Gina McCarthy
Professor, Practice of Public Health
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Director of the Harvard Center for
Climate, Health, and the Global Environment



Confirmed Speakers

·    Thomas Chase, Project Manager, New Ecology, Inc.
·    Dr. Adrienne L. Hollis, Lead Climate Justice Analyst, Union of Concerned Scientists
·    Dr. Jean Rhodes, Frank L. Boyden Professor of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Boston
·    Nancy Smith, Program Manager for Community Engagement, Office of Public Health Preparedness at Boston Public Health Commission

Forum Co-Chairs

·    Gabriela Boscio Santos, Sustainability Engagement Manager, Boston University
·    Deanna Moran, Director, Environmental Planning, Conservation Law Foundation
·    Alex Papali, Green Justice Organizer, Energy and Zero Waste Campaigns, Clean Water Action


Thank you to Forum Sponsors & Supporters





Veterans Networking Social Event Thursday, Sept. 5th, 2019 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Veterans Networking Event! The first one for the Fall semester. If you haven't been to one yet, now is the time. Grab some food. Have a drink. Talk to some people. Have a great time.

If we never take time, we will never have time. Current Student Veterans, Alumni, Campus Partners, Employers, Veterans, and Veteran Supporters are all welcome. Please share.





The Lobby Bar at The Hotel at the University of Maryland - 
7777 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740

Free parking is available in the parking garage at The Hotel (parking will be validated at the bar).
Attire: Business casual to business professional
Food is provided and drinks are available at the bar.
RSVP at go.umd.edu/vetnetworking

First 25 people through the door receive a ticket good for a free drink at the bar!

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019

If we make it from 2019 to the next century. If Fertility Rates Remain Constant August 13, 2019

If Fertility Rates Remain Constant
Joseph Chamie
What if current fertility rates of countries remain constant for the rest of the 21st century? Under this assumption, the populations of high fertility countries skyrocket while those of most low fertility countries plummet and world population nearly triples in size by the century’s close. If ... MORE > >




Climate Change: Extreme Floods, the Key to Climate Change Adaptation in Africa’s Dry lands August 13, 2019

Extreme Floods, the Key to Climate Change Adaptation in Africa’s Drylands
Isaiah Esipisu
Extreme rainfall and heavy flooding, often amplified by climate change, causes devastation among communities. But new research published on Aug. 7 in the scientific journal Nature reveals that these dangerous events are extremely significant in recharging groundwater aquifers in drylands across ... MORE > >

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