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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
with support from
The Entertainment Industries Council (EIC)
Announces a Special Webcast Series for Media Professionals!
The Power of Language and Portrayals:
What We Hear, What We See
YOU'RE INVITED!
Thursday, February 9, 2017
2PM-3PM ET / 11AM-NOON PT
Access Webcast HERE on February 9th, 2017
Click Here to Register
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This webcast will explore the impact of trauma on individuals and those who witness traumatic experiences in various environments—such as home, school, and community—as it relates to substance use disorders. Trauma and violence in the U.S. is widespread, harmful, and costly public health concerns. Just like substance use disorders, trauma can affect anyone with no regard to age, gender, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. The webcast will address the positive effect that various groups such as the faith community and peer-to-peer engagement plays in helping individuals get the treatment and recovery services needed.
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Moderated By
Ivette A. Torres | MEd., M.S. | Associate Director for Consumer Affairs, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Ms. Torres is an expert in communications and organizational development and oversees the CSAT team responsible for generating and disseminating mental and substance use disorder treatment and recovery best practices to SAMHSA's mission-related constituents. She develops national public health education strategies and campaigns including the observance of the National Recovery Month, celebrated each September.
Meet our Panelists
 David A. Washington | MSW, Advocate and Trauma Specialist
Mr. Washington has worked to advance the field of trauma services in the criminal justice system and has extensive experience on trauma informed care and services.
 Mike Walter | Member of Radio, Television, Digital News Association (RTDNA) | General News Anchor | Host of Full Frame at CGTN-AMERICA
Mike Walter created the documentary "Breaking News, Breaking Down," which won a host of awards including honors at Sundance and Cannes. The film is now used a teaching tool on journalism and PTSD at universities in the U.S., Germany, Sweden, and Peru.
 Ragan Schriver | PsyD, MSW | Director, MSSW Program | Assistant Professor of Practice, College of Social Work University of Tennessee
Ragan Schriver, PsyD, MSW, is the Director of the MSSW program at the University of Tennessee, College of Social Work as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Ragan also serves as Social Work Consultant at Catholic Charities USA, which takes the trauma-informed approach to working with their clients.
 Mary Blake | Public Health Advisor at the Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Ms. Blake is a member of SAMHSA's Trauma and Violence Strategic Initiative workgroup, works with SAMHSA's National Center for Trauma-informed Care and Alternatives to Seclusion and Restraint, and is the Co-Chair for the Federal Partners Committee on Women and Trauma.
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Submit questions in advance for panelists
to lfreeman@eiconline.org by February 3, 2017.
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