Anxiety and depressive disorders are the most common mental health conditions in the United States. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, prevalence for anxiety and depressive disorders was around 23 percent for women, and around 14 percent for men. Since COVID-19, these rates have increased. Anxiety produces tension, worry, and physiological reactivity, while depression causes clinically significant distress, sadness, and dysfunction that interferes with an individual’s day-to-day activities. Because anxiety and depressive disorders are typically co-morbid, this training will focus on the etiology, diagnosing, and treatment of both anxiety and depressive disorders.

Speaker:

Dr. Lin Hogan
MS Public Health Institute

Objectives:

1. At the end of this training, participants will have a basic understanding of the etiology and physiology of anxiety and depressive disorders.
2. At the end of this training, participants will have a basic understanding of how to diagnose the major anxiety and depressive disorders.
3. At the end of this training, participants will have a basic understanding of the latest mental health treatments for anxiety and depressive disorders.

October 20, 2022
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Zoom

Contact:
MSPHI at 601-398-4406 | [email protected]

Register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqc-6gpzItGNAjn9hvratW-bGGseyiIN5L

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Eating disorders involve abnormal eating behaviors and often include irregular thoughts towards food and distorted body image. Eating disorders are often hidden or kept secret by people suffering. Eating disorders could be intertwined with other psychiatric disorders, like depression, making the disease difficult to diagnose and treat. This workshop will explore eating disorders, the effect they can have on those suffering, and discuss healthy eating strategies.

Speaker:

Dr. Jacinda Roach
MS Public Health Institute

Objectives:

1. At the end of this training, participants will be able to discuss causes of eating disorders.
2. At the end of this training, participants will be able to describe the types of eating disorders as recognized by the American Psychiatric Association (APA).
3. At the end of this training, participants will be able to explain strategies used to promote healthy nutrient intake, and a positive body image.

November 1, 2022
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Zoom

Contact:
MSPHI at 601-398-4406 | [email protected]

Register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtd-qgpjIvH9Yx3lrSnS8ClSVoPMYeUXSm

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How is stress defined? How do experiences like stressful events, heightened emotions, and work-related stress cause psychological and physical problems? This training will focus on stress and eustress (bad stress and good stress) and how to create the elusive work/life balance.

Speaker:

Dr. Lin Hogan
MS Public Health Institute

Objectives:

1. At the end of this training, participants will have a basic understanding of how to identity the parts of the nervous system responsible for the physiological and psychological stress response, as well as the key neurotransmitters and hormones involved.
2. At the end of this training, participants will have a basic understanding of Lazarus’s transactional view of stress, with emphasis on the role of an individual’s appraisals in the stress process.
3. At the end of this training, participants will have a basic understanding of how to create work/life balance in almost any work environment.

December 15, 2022
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Zoom

Contact:
MSPHI at 601-398-4406 | [email protected]

Register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqdu6oqz0oGNdETcSa5x6G3x8lCqGMDZVl

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September 2020

Sponsor of Mississippi Children’s Museum

Alliance Health Center is proud to be a sponsor of the future MS Children’s Museum to be located in Meridian, MS. Pictured is Jay Shehi, CEO and staff with a donation.

September 2020

Jay Shehi recognized as one of Meridian’s Top 20 Under 40

Jay Shehi, CEO for Alliance Health Center was recognized as one of Lauderdale County’s “Top Twenty Under Forty” professionals. Congratulations Jay!

A Zoom Webinar is offered on a monthly basis.

(1) SW/MFT contact hour is provided at no charge.
For further information please email [email protected] or call 601-581-9918.

Alliance Health Center is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 601-483-6211 to schedule a no-cost assessment or discuss treatment, admissions and insurance options.