Glendale to host discussion on psychological effects of Genocide

PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 11, the Glendale Central Library will host a group of therapists from Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services ARMUNITY program who will discuss The Armenian Genocide & Psychological After-Effects.

The speakers will use various movie clips and book readings to emphasize and illustrate the psychological and intergenerational effects of the Genocide.

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services With more than 70 years of experience, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services transforms lives by providing quality mental health care and substance abuse services in communities where stigma or poverty limit access. From 11 locations and 65 schools throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties, Didi Hirsch helps more than 74,000 children and adults each year, offering services that range from community education to outpatient care to residential treatment. Its Suicide Prevention Center was the first in the nation.

ARMUNITY is an integrated healthcare model incorporating mental health, physical health, substance abuse and alternative medicine. This program is funded by a grant from the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. The idea is to provide holistic care and wellness to the underserved Armenian community of Glendale and neighboring cities.