16th Annual Professional Nursing Conference

"Mental Health Issues for the Latino Community Throughout the Lifespan"

8:00-8:45 -- Registration /Exhibitors Opening Continental Breakfast

8:45-9:00 -- Welcome & Opening Remarks Angie Millan, RNP NAHN President

9:00-10:00 -- Key Note Speaker: Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, 38th District Co-Chair of Congressional Mental Health Caucus– Confirmed Guest

10:00-10:30 -- Break/Exhibitors/Networking

10:30-11:15 -- Teens. Tweens, and Tribulations:Challenges of Todays Adolescents and Young Adults Dr. Panayiota Courelli Foster Grandparent Program Director

11:15-12:00 -- Feeling the Effects: Helping Adults Find Ways to Cope Elvia Torres Executive Director SPIRITT Family Services

12 Noon-1 PM -- Lunch/Exhibitors/Networking

1:00-1:45 -- The Three D’s-Delirium, Depression and Dementia Dr. Sarah Gelberd LA County Dept. of Mental Health

1:45-2:30 -- Bringing our Veterans Home Safe: Can We Keep Them Mentally Safe? Guest Speaker from Downtown Mental Health Clinics

2:30-2:45 -- Break

2:45-3:30 -- Child Development: How to Handle Children With Care Cesar Gallegos, School Psychologist Montebello School District Head Start Program

3:30 -- Conference Summary and Evaluations

Description: The Substance and Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports that our Hispanic community is expected to increase to 97 million by 2050 compared to the estimated 35.3 million that reside in the U.S. today. As the Hispanic community continues to increase, so will the rise in mental health cases. This conference is designed to address the leading causes of mental health issues identified in our Hispanic community. Discussion will be centered on up to date information on developmental screening and assessment of mental health issues prevalent for every age group.nbsp; 

Objectives: By the end of this conference, the participant will be able to:

1. Identify the three D’s that cause mental health illness affecting the Hispanic geriatric population.
2. State developmental milestones in the growth of infants/early childhood that can have an impact on future mental health problems.
3. Identify challenges met by our teenagers and young adults that may contribute to mental health issues.
4. Describe current treatment and resources available for individuals suffering from mental health disorders.
5. Identify symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder in veterans.

Contact Hours: 5.0 This educational offering is provided by LA-NAHN. Approved by the CA BRN for 5 contact hours. Partial program credit will not be given. (BRN # CEP 15080).

The California Endowment Center
1000 N. Alameda Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Directions:
Take 101 FWY North
Exit Alameda Street headed Eas
East-towards Union Station
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Take 101 Freeway South
Exit Hill Street-Right
Ord Street-Left
(end at Alameda St.)
Free Parking