Jul - Nov

17-6

The Past, Present, and Future of Federal Government’s Commitment to Addressing the Impact of Trauma on Women

Hosted by the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors

This webinar discusses the impact of trauma, mental health challenges, and substance use on women and girls and their families and communities, as well as strategies to address its impact.

Panelists:

Susan Salasin, Director, Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care Programs, Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Melissa Merrick, PhD, Behavioral Scientist, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Lisa M. Najavits, PhD,…
Past Event
July 17, 2014 - November 6, 2026,

logo_NASMHPDHosted by the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors

This webinar discusses the impact of trauma, mental health challenges, and substance use on women and girls and their families and communities, as well as strategies to address its impact.

Panelists:

  • Susan Salasin, Director, Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care Programs, Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
  • Melissa Merrick, PhD, Behavioral Scientist, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
  • Lisa M. Najavits, PhD, Professor, Boston University School of Medicine; Lecturer at Harvard Medical School
  • Teresa Descilo, MSW, Executive Director, The Trauma Resolution Center

To view the webinar, click here.


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