Clark College offers ‘Mental Health Mondays’

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From stress and anxiety to helping veterans get help, Clark College’s “Mental Health Mondays” series returns this fall, offering insights on important social issues.

The series will begin on Oct. 1 when Robert McLellarn, Ph.D., discusses anxiety. The series will continue throughout the fall, covering a wide array of social issues.

“Mental Health Mondays” discussions take place from noon-1 p.m. in the Penguin Student Lounge, located in the college’s Penguin Union Building on Clark’s main campus. All events are free and open to the public. Clark College is located at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Driving directions and parking maps are available at www.clark.edu/maps.

The “Mental Health Mondays” sessions are sponsored by the Clark College Counseling and Health Center. Additional information can be found at www.clark.edu/cc/mhm.

Individuals who need accommodation due to a disability in order to fully participate in this event should contact Clark College’s Disability Support Services (DSS) Office at (360) 992-2314 or (360) 991-0901 (VP) two weeks prior to the event. The DSS office is located in room 137 in Clark’s Gaiser Hall.



Mental Health Mondays Discussions

Fall 2012

• Oct. 1: Anxiety – Robert McLellarn, Ph.D.

• Oct. 8: ADHD, Aspergers, Social Anxiety – Michael Brooks, Ph.D.

• Oct. 29: Mindfulness in Therapy – Robert Anderson, LPC

• Nov.  5: Learning Challenges and Traumatic Brain Injuries – Adam Nelson, Ph.D.

• Nov. 19: Helping Veterans Get Help – Jerry Keen

• Nov. 26: Anger, Stress and Holidays – Philip Friberg, J.D.

• Dec. 3:  Seasonal Affective Disorder – Brian Thompson, Ph.D.