From mood disorders and new street drugs to domestic violence and couples skills for relationships, Clark College’s “Mental Health Mondays” series returns for the winter quarter, offering insights on important social issues.

The winter series will begin on Jan. 23 when Laurie Ellett, LCSW, will focus on “Mood Disorders and Depression.”  The opening session will be held in Room 213 of Gaiser Hall, also known as the Ellis Dunn Community Room. All other winter quarter presentations will take place in the Penguin Student Lounge, located in the college’s Penguin Union Building on Clark’s main campus.

The “Mental Health Mondays” sessions are sponsored by the Clark College Counseling Center. Additional information, including a list of topics to be explored in the coming months, can be found at www.clark.edu/cc/mhm or by calling 360-992-2614. Events are held from noon to 1 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Clark College is located at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver.  Driving directions and parking maps are available at www.clark.edu/maps.