Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness

The general population often has limited knowledge and misconceptions regarding behavioral health disorders in both children and adults. This can lead to increased stigma surrounding behavioral health disorders as well as delayed treatment. For many individuals with behavioral health disorders, delaying treatment may lead to an increase in symptom severity, an increase in risk factors for safety, and a lower general quality of life. By educating health workers, educators, practitioners, and the general public, it is the hope that the community can begin to combat the stigma against behavioral health disorders and support those experiencing symptoms in getting connected to the resources and interventions they deserve.
This workshop will be presented by Mario Fennoy. Mario Fennoy hold a Master Degree in Criminal Justice and Administration, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, and is pursuing a Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lindenwood University of St. Charles, MO.
Mario served 21 years in Law Enforcement in various positions which included being a member of The Greater Saint Louis Major Case Squad, The Major Crimes Taskforce, Criminal Analyst, Arson Investigator, Homicide and Major Crime Detective, Shift Commander and Sex Offender Crime Unit Supervisor.
Upon leaving Law Enforcement he worked at Center State Counseling as a Mental Health Clinician and prior to joining Illume, Mario was the General Director of the Transitional Center Inc. which is a Therapeutic Inpatient Treatment Center in Illinois for at risk male youth.
As Illumes Mental Health Awareness Trainer he is able to use his extensive trainings and life experiences to help raise awareness of Mental Health challenges and disorders.