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Hi! My name is Mackenzie Walker! I am in the LPC/ Mental Health adn Wellness Counseling program here at ASU. Go Rams! My personal goal is specifically to let go and be kind to whom ever I am to come across. I feel like being kind is one of the most simple things we can do to make eachothers lives just a little bit easier. One professional career I have is to fininsh this degree. I will be the second in my entire family to get a masters degree. I want to make them all proud of my work. I would like to get tons of things from this course but in particular I would like to take away concepts and deep understanding of coping mechanisms. I feel that the world in general severely lacks this, because we were all not taught to properly. Finally, I would like to state I hope everbody has a good semester.

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ACA Code of Ethics

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This assignement was simple and clear to do. I felt the contents provided were strictly within what the title stated. I got to meet my class mates and read a little bit about their situations what aspire to do with life.

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My reflection of this assignment is conflictive one. I saw the intial assignment and I started to panic by the amount of work. However, the knowledge I obtained was above my expectation. I always used to think that we had groups of Depression and Anxiety and those are the most common and talked about mental disorders. This assignment however challenging gave me the perspective that mental health has so many classifications and subsections including eating disorders and psychosis. I knew they were mental disorders but always that there was nothing deeper than the surface level words. Finally one last thing I earned was the knowledge of all the local, virtual, and state-wide resources for people who do struggle with said mental health problems knwoing their there give assurance that as aspiring counselors and counselors within have each other.

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I am not sure how to link my Unit 2 assignment I tried the best I could. On the other hand, I am reflecting on this assignment as somebody whon loves documentaries. However, the perspective we took on this assignment has changed my mind on them. Whne things are in the form a video, I tend to take them at surface level as any other TV show because thats how it appears. Taking this standpoint on a documentary makes you flash back in time to where you have to think of how that person felt, why they did the thingd they did, or what happened to them to make them do that. At first I took it as a another show now I take them as somebodys life long misery and unsettled traume being publicized. Trauma is a private thing, and any TV show making a buck off that is unappreciated by all. Furthermore, this assignment open my eyes to trauma in terms of documentary and how the handling of trauma itself should be handled with care.

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This assignment was a pleasant surprise. When I think of psychological first aid I primarily think of suicide and rape hotlines. I think this is because for me the most part we are made to deal with traumas that can having a long lasting psychological event. This certification taught me that there are more people in need. For example, natural disasters in which somebody with a psychological first aid would provide immediately resource relief and help getting the families arranged accordingly. This makes me calmed to feel that their are people to help in these situations and takes the laod off from one singular person.

https://learn.nctsn.org/?

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Not only did this assignment but topic become a very eye opening experience. I worked with Ashley and Callie on covering school violence. By stating it was an eye- opening experience, I mean to the extent of being a student myself. School violence is so prevalent today in the US. Mainly shown through gun violence, in the form of children with mental crisis getting ahold of their parents guns or thinking that bringing a gun to school is cool. However, all types of violence in general has breeched into the school system. For example, gang violence and bullying. Children take thier lives everyday due to bullying and join gangs because they feel they have no option or resources within the school system. Overall, it is something that I feel needs to be extremely address and monitored. I would love to be apart of the contribution to change, simply due to the research and statistical analysis it took to do this assignment.

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Although this was not my favorite assignment out of the content of this course, I think this taught me a lot. Being able to analyze the content of a case study gave a sense of what it might be like to have clients of my own. Being able to identify their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs and/or strengths would improve mental health greatly. The assignment also should be what do to in those types of situations and also things for the client to work on as well.

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www.suicidology.org

www.nimh.nih.gov

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Taking a mental health screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible.

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If you are experiencing suicidal thinking/impulses, overwhelming depression, or another mental health crisis, or you need help with your mental health immediately, call 325-944-2561 Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm to get connected with someone today.

If emergency medical care is needed, call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency room of the nearest hospital.

Are you in crisis or concerned about someone? Here are some available resources:

What to expect when you call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

You'll hear a brief message that you've reached the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

You'll hear music while the Lifeline directs your call to the crisis center nearest you

A local crisis center counselor will answer your call and help you

The counselor will offer you referrals for mental health services if needed

If you are worried that someone you know is considering suicide:

The situation is an emergency and immediate action is needed if any of these signs are present:

in the act of hurting or killing him or herself, has a weapon or other lethal means

threatening to hurt or kill him or herself

looking for ways to hurt or kill him or herself, talking about a plan to do so

talking about death or suicide and is acting anxious or agitated

talking about death or suicide and is intoxicated or "high" on drugs

If any of these are present:

Call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Don't leave the person alone.

Remove all lethal means (weapons, medications, etc.) from the vicinity

Take the person to a nearby Emergency Room or walk-in psychiatric crisis clinic

Do not put yourself in danger; if you are concerned about your own safety, call 911

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West Texas Counseling & Guidance is a non-profit agency providing basic outpatient mental health services to the citizens of San Angelo and the Concho Valley.

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Are you feeling overwhelmed and don't know where to turn? Are you having thoughts of wanting to hurt yourself or someone else? Are you worried about someone else who may be struggling with depression or other mental health concerns? MHMR Concho Valley wants to help you!

Our well-trained staff are dedicated to assisting individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Our staff is available to talk with you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through our Crisis Hotline at 1-800-375-8965 or 325-653-5933.

Crisis Hotline:The MHMR Concho Valley 24/7 Crisis Hotline ( 1-800-375-8965) is answered by qualified and highly trained mental health professionals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When calling our Hotline, you will receive immediate assessments, support services, and assistance connecting with a professional to address your needs.

Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT): Our team is made up of an array of qualified and highly trained mental health professionals who are available for immediate response 24 hours a day throughout our 7 counties. MCOT services focus on providing timely crisis assessments and development of a treatment plan unique to the individual's needs. Our team provides services where the crisis is taking place; this can include your home setting, school, the local emergency room, places of business, or anywhere within the community.

Crisis Respite Unit: Located at the Lloyd Downing Campus the crisis respite unit offers a 12-bed voluntary Crisis Respite Unit, serving all individuals throughout our 7 counties. Here our well-trained staff assists individuals in crisis, through assessments and evaluations to determine the most suitable care plan for recovery. The average length of stay for individuals is 7 days, which includes linking to resources, providing skills training, group therapy, and psychiatric stabilization for individuals to return back to their community successfully.

Community Based Inpatient Crisis Stabilization: Community Based Inpatient Crisis Stabilization is provided to individuals at the time of crisis as a last resort if a less restrictive option is not available. MHMR Concho Valley contracts with local behavioral health hospitals in San Angelo & the West Texas area. The goal is to assist a person through a crisis, when they are presenting as an imminent danger to self or others, or at risk of continued decline of mental health. It is our hope to keep people safe, provide services in the least restrictive environment, protect the individual's rights and help the person through the crisis situation based upon their needs.

Mental Health Deputies: Law enforcement are often the first to respond to a mental health crisis. MHMR Concho Valley proudly partners with six local counties (Tom Green, Reagan, Sterling, Concho, Coke, Crocket) who have certified deputies in Mental Health Officer Training who are better equipped to interact with individuals in behavioral health emergencies.

MHMR Concho Valley has partnered with the Tom Green County Sheriff's office since 2001 to respond to person in a mental health crisis, assess & determine if a if the person meets criteria for an emergency detention, and transport to a local emergency room for hospital. Often coordinating a crisis assessment through Concho Valley's MCOT.

Simply call our Crisis Hotlline at 1-800-375-8965 or 325-653-5933. Our well-trained staff are dedicated to assisting individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Are you feeling overwhelmed and don't know where to turn? Are you having thoughts of wanting to hurt yourself or someone else? Are you worried about someone else who may be struggling with depression or other mental health concerns? MHMR Concho Valley wants to help you!

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