NCC to Hold "Minding Your Mind: Breaking the Silence through Education"
Learn about signs of mental illness, reducing stigma and prevention
Bethlehem, PA (01/16/2019) — Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold a talk "Minding Your Mind: Breaking the Silence through Education," at its Bethlehem and Monroe campuses on Tuesday, January 29.
A speaker will share his personal story in an effort to break the silence and reduce the stigma and destructive behaviors often associated with mental health issues and illnesses, and the transition from crisis-based response to prevention through education. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the signs and symptoms of mental disorders, learn that these conditions are treatable and that help is available. The event is sponsored by THRIVE: NCC's Mental Wellness Alliance. Locations and times are:
Monroe Campus, Room 108, Pocono Hall, 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Bethlehem Campus: Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall, 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
For more information, call Andrea Marcolla at 610-861-5353.
About Northampton Community College
With an enduring commitment to the regional community it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College has developed a reputation as an institution of extraordinary distinction, earning accolades at the state and national levels for innovative programs, outstanding faculty and impressive student achievements. It counts among its successful alumni a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and an Academy Award winning director as well as a host of CEOs, presidents, and leaders of business and industry. Today, Northampton Community College has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, Easton, and Monroe County, serving 30,000 students each year from 53 counties, 42 countries and 25 states. For more information, or to apply, please visit www.northampton.edu.