Armenian American Mental Health Association-AAMHA

Meet Our Presenters! Join us on Friday and Saturday, June 21-22! This is the link where all presentations will be live streamed: facebook.com/aamhawest.org

We are excited to share our annual conference program for this year. Please follow our page for the conference streaming on June 21 and June 22. If you have any questions for our panelists, you can leave them under comments.

AAMHA is holding the elections for open spots on the board of directors. We sent out an email with the nominees' bios and ballots to our current members. Please let us know if you have not received it. We ask you to take 2-3 minutes and vote by 06/03/24.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the USA, and this year's theme is "Take the Moment". We join the efforts and support having open dialogues on the importance of mental wellness. How would you like to partake in "Take the Moment'?

We have extended the deadline for accepting new applications for Board of Directors openings for 2024-2025!

We welcome all AAMHA members in good standing, regardless of their length of membership, to apply for these positions. More information about the board is available here: https://www.aamhawest.org/bylaws. Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] with any questions.

To apply, please submit a brief bio and a statement of intent to [email protected] by May 20th. The current board will then create a voting ballot and email it to the membership for a vote.

We are excited to have new members join our board and look forward to reading your applications!

Join us for a stimulating morning with 'Coffee and Talk'! Dive into the fascinating world of psychedelic assisted psychotherapy with Chris Abounayan, LMFT over a cup of joe at Capital One Cafe this Sunday, May 19 at 11am. Engage in thought-provoking discussions and expand your horizons in a welcoming atmosphere. Let's brew some insights together!

The AAMHA is excited to announce our upcoming CE course, Recognizing, Preventing, and Managing Limbic Countertransference. Our own member, Dr. Mariam Vanounts, will deliver this interesting course.

Topic: Recognizing, Preventing, and Managing Limbic Countertransference
Date: Thursday, May 30th, 2024
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm PT
Place: Zoom Virtual Event (the link will be provided to individuals after registration)
Registration Link: https://alliant.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4IPpE8tby1Kgvf8

Please see the flyer for more details.

Please join us in congratulating AAMHA member gerontologist Dr. Jane Mahakian on receiving the President's Leadership Award. Dr. Mahakian is one of the prominent mental health leaders in our community and is also very involved in developing geriatric services in Armenia. She is the founder-director of and . Thank you for your outstanding work, Dr. Mahakian.

Our Saturday Coffee event was a blast. Thank you for showing up and partaking in interesting professional discussions.

On April 24th we solemnly remember the Armenian Genocide-honoring the lives lost and the resilience of the survivors. We must continue to push for the worldwide acknowledgement of this dark chapter in Armenian history to ensure that such atrocities are never forgotten and to strive for a world where all people live free from fear, oppression, and persecution. We also recognize that this day can be especially challenging for our Armenian community, impacting mental health and reminding us of the intergenerational trauma endured, particularly in light of ongoing tensions along Armenia's borders.

AAMHA is excited to announce that we have Board of Directors openings for 2024-2025 and are now accepting applications!

We welcome all AAMHA members in good standing, regardless of their length of membership, to apply for these positions. More information about the board is available here: https://www.aamhawest.org/bylaws . Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] with any questions.

To apply, please submit a brief bio and a statement of intent to [email protected] by May 15th. The current board will then create a voting ballot and send it out via email to the membership for a vote.

We are excited to have new members join our board and look forward to reading your applications!

Dear members, supporters, and allies, please join us on Thursday, April 18th at 6pm to discuss the significance of mental health advocacy within the Armenian community with the Armenian Student Association at Alliant International University.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83052007379
Meeting ID: 830 5200 7379

Armenian American Mental Health Association invites our members and their loved ones for a Saturday morning social event. Come out to enjoy morning coffee and mingle with other professionals. We look forward to seeing you. Please comment or react to this post if you plan to attend.

AAMHA wishes you a Happy Easter!!!! Քրիստոս հարյավ ի մեռելոց. օրհնյալ է Հարությունը Քրիստոսի։

On March 20, 2024, AAMHA Board Members participated in the Norooz celebration at GCC Garfield Campus. We presented our organization during the community resources fair and had an opportunity to interact with their students and staff.

Hey there, current and future members!

We're excited to extend a special invitation to our monthly social event happening on Saturday, March 23rd at 7pm in Catcher in the Rye in Toluca Lake. Get ready for an evening of excitement, camaraderie, and good company!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, laugh, and have a blast with fellow mental health enthusiasts. We're counting on seeing you there!

Mark your calendars and get ready to have some fun!

Thank you everyone who attended our social event. We had an opportunity to brainstorm several community outreach ideas and catch up with our members. It’s always our pleasure to support you and celebrate your professional milestones.