River Edge Hospital Upcoming Trainings

River Edge Hospital Upcoming Trainings

8311 W. Roosevelt Road

Forest Park, IL 60130

708-771-7000

On-line pre-registration is required for all presentations

Register online at www.riveredgehospital.com

  

TMS: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and its Treatment Implications

Thursday April 28, 2011

12:00pm-1:30pm (lunch provided)

Presenter:  Rad Gharavi, M.D.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is regarded as one of the three most significant advancements in psychiatry in the past 75 years.  It is used for the treatment of refractory depression.  TMS is a procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression.  Dr. Gharavi is the clinical Director of Adult Services here at Riveredge Hospital.  He treats adolescents and adults.  Dr. Gharavi also has a private practice in Oak Park where he practices TMS treatment.

Erase Crazy:  Erasing the Stigma of Mental Illness

Thursday May 12, 2011

12:00pm- 1:30pm (lunch provided)

Presenter: Dr. Patricia Seghers, Ph.D, LCSW and Sandra Caryl

Mental health issues, like physical health issues occur on a spectrum.  Certain situations (like handling a loss) are like the common cold - we can deal with them on our own.  Other conditions, like severe depression, are more like treating diabetes or cancer - they require more significant treatment.  Because of the stigma associated with mental illness, many of us do not seek out the help we need.  Come learn how you can help people you know who are dealing with either short term or long term mental health issues and how you can help "Erase the Stigma of Mental Illness" - it could change someone's life and help build a healthier community.   Dr. Patricia Seghers, Ph.D, LCSW is the Vice President of Professional Development at Pillars and Sandra Caryl, a former Pillars' client and Ambassador for the Erase Crazy program.  This program has been created with and funded by the Lyons Township Mental Health Commission.

3^rd Annual Wellness Fair

Friday May 20, 2011

9am-3pm (5 CEU's)

2 presentations focused on wellness 10am-12pm and 1pm-3:00pm

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, and all you do as providers, Riveredge Hospital is hosting a day focused on wellness.  This is an opportunity for providers to network, rejuvenate and engage in much deserved self-care!

Included are 2 presentations (2 hours each), continental breakfast, lunch, massages and exhibitors focused on promoting healthy living and self-care.