Duke Psychiatry Experts Offer Mental Health Webinar Series

By Susan Gallagher

From February through April, the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences hosted a six-event mental health webinar series, "Taking Care of Yourself and Your Loved Ones." The 30-minute webinars were designed to provide practical expert advice for Duke University and Duke Health community members and their families who may be struggling with different mental health challenges. 

Each webinar targeted a specific mental health topic, such as maintaining emotional well-being, addressing unhealthy substance use, preventing suicide and mental health in children and adolescents of color.

Details about the webinars, recordings and related resources are available below. The webinar recordings are also available in a YouTube playlist:

Watch the Webinars


Pause–Refresh–Nourish (PRN): Steps for Maintaining Wellness

Presenter:

Robin Gurwitch

Robin Gurwitch, PhD, Professor in Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

About the Webinar:

The stressors of COVID-19 and current events have impacted all of us. PRN provides a framework and skills for maintaining our wellness and the wellness of our patients.
 

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Maintaining Well-being Without Substance Misuse:
Identifying and Managing Problematic Use in Times of Stress

Presenter:

Jennifer Plumb Vilardaga

Jennifer Plumb Vilardaga, PhD, Assistant Professor in Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

About the Webinar:

During times of chronic stress, substances may take on a bigger role in our lives. Knowing the signs of substance use problems, and practical ways to get help, can help maintain well-being. 
 

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Understanding Adolescent Alcohol and Substance Use

Presenter:

David Goldston

David Goldston, PhD, Associate Professor in Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and Psychology & Neuroscience

About the Webinar:

In this webinar, Dr. Goldston will present facts about adolescent alcohol and substance use, discuss how to monitor and have discussions with adolescents about alcohol and substance use and advise on when and how to seek treatment. 
 

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Understanding and Preventing Suicide in Adults

Presenter:

Nate Kimbrel

Nathan Kimbrel, PhD, Associate Professor in Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

About the Webinar:

This talk will focus on understanding risk factors for suicide, how to talk with others about suicide, and when and how to seek help. 
 

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Understanding and Preventing Youth Suicide

Presenter:

Angela Tunno

Angela Tunno, PhD, MS, Assistant Professor in Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

About the Webinar:

Suicidal thoughts/behaviors in children, teens and young adults is a difficult and important topic. This webinar will focus on understanding risk factors, strategies to prevent suicide, and ways to talk to youth about suicide. Helpful resources for parents will be shared. 
 

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Mental Health & COVID-19: How Can We Help Our Families and Youth of Color Cope?

Presenter:

Erikka Dzirasa

Erikka Dzirasa, MD, MPH, Consulting Associate in Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences; Child, Adolescent, & Adult Psychiatrist, Catalyst Therapeutic Services, PLLC

About the Webinar:

In this webinar, Dr. Dzirasa will discuss the mental health impact of COVID-19 on youth, how the intersection of racism and the pandemic affect youth of color, how to detect warning signs that your child may be suffering from a mental illness and how to seek culturally informed mental health resources and services.
 

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Questions about the webinars? Please contact Susan Gallagher at susan.gallagher@duke.edu.


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