Presenters
Michael Torres, M.D.
Psychiatrist – Private Practice (Baltimore, MD)

Jonathan Shepherd, M.D.
Chief Medical Director, Hope Health Systems
President, Board of Directors – Black Mental Health Alliance
(Baltimore, MD)

This Central East MHTTC-supported event will provide attendees with a general working knowledge of the more common signs and symptom manifestations of psychiatric and emotional disorders in congregants. In addition, it will  assist clergy in communicating with and making referrals for affected individuals as well as create open dialogue to assist in minimizing the stigma associated with such conditions.

Learning Objectives

• Identify the more common mental disorders and psychological distress symptoms presenting to clergy in the church environment
• Develop referral resources for assistance in the treatment of congregants manifesting psychological distress symptoms
• Gain confidence in communicating and securing assistance in congregants manifesting suicidal ideations
• Assist in improving mental health self-care and addressing issues regarding emotional impairment among clergy