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Mental Health Workshop in Brownsville To Address Depression,
Suicide,
Self-Inflicted Behavior
Brownsville, May 22, 2008 -- “Depression and Suicide,”
“Self-Inflicted Behavior,” and “Bullying in the Work Place” will be
among the topics addressed during a workshop on the “Many Faces of
Mental Health,” which will be held this Friday, May 23, from 8 a.m.
to 12 noon at the Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville East
Campus, located at 1 Ted Hunt Boulevard.
Two psychiatrists will speak at the event, which is being hosted for
health care professionals in the Valley by Valley Baptist Inpatient
Behavioral Health Services. Dr. Daniel Villarreal will speak on
“Depression and Suicide,” while Dr. David Moron will speak on
“Self-Inflicted Behavior.” Andrea Lerma, APRN, BC, a psychiatric
nurse practitioner, will speak on “Bullying in the Workplace.”
The workshop will also feature an exhibitor hall with information on
a variety of resources, programs, and services related to mental
health in the Valley.
“The Inpatient Behavioral Health Services facility is a reflection
of the Valley Baptist commitment to not only serve our patients, but
our community,” said Leslie G. Bingham, Chief Executive Officer at
VBMC-Brownsville. “We will offer educational programs for mental
health care providers in our community, so that we can work together
to heal the mentally ill.”
Becky Tresnicky, Director of Valley Baptist Behavioral Health
Services, said the workshop is part of Valley Baptist’s efforts to
address the great needs in the mental health services field in the
Brownsville area and throughout the Valley. Valley
Baptist-Brownsville’s 37-bed Inpatient Behavioral Health Services
Facility opened in September 2007 and treats adults who meet
specific criteria for treatment at an inpatient facility, including
those with depression and chronic mental illnesses such as
schizophrenia. The facility recently began offering outpatient
psychiatric services on a limited basis.
In addition, Valley Baptist’s Heritage Program for Senior Adults,
also located at the East Campus on Ted Hunt Blvd., provides
outpatient treatment to older adults who suffer from psychiatric,
emotional, or behavioral disorders.
This is the second in a series of Behavioral Health Summits held by
Valley Baptist Inpatient Behavioral Health Services, and includes
continuing education credits for nurses, social workers, and
licensed professional counselors.
For more information on this and future workshops, contact Becky
Tresnicky or Rosie E. Cavazos, Behavioral Business Development
Coordinator for Valley Baptist Inpatient Behavioral Health Services,
at (956) 698-4700, or e-mail
Karen.Rodenbaugh@ValleyBaptist.net.
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