Mental Health America of Georgia is pleased to offer QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention as an online training to our community. QPR is a 75-minute educational program designed to teach lay and professional "gatekeepers" the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. Gatekeepers can include anyone who...
Do you have a dream or future aspiration you wish to accomplish? Take a step back and ask yourself this question, “What steps am I taking to get there?”. Sometimes we are unsure of how to start the process to develop and reach our personal or professional goals. In this Developing Future Aspirations workshop learn...
Navigating your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors within the world can be challenging and confusing. While trying to gain self-awareness we not only have to manage our own emotions but also be able to build positive and healthy relationships with others and be responsible in our decision-making. This workshop supports building character for success, and you...
Whether you are preparing for employment, school admissions, or even trying to gain more knowledge about a person, place, or thing, your interviewing skills will determine the outcome. Preparation is key in having a successful interview and in this workshop, you will learn appropriate tools to effectively engage in any type of interview, prepare yourself...
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) are the most common complication of pregnancy. 1 in 7 moms and 1 in 10 dads suffer from postpartum depression yet only 40% of mothers will seek treatment for their depression. While pregnancy and childbirth can be an exciting and celebratory time for mothers and families, PMADs can have...
Mental Health First Aid for Adults teaches adults 18 and older: • Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges. • Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges. • How to interact with a person in crisis. • How to connect a person with help. • Expanded content on trauma, substance use and self-care. Click...
If you’re considering going to college and may not know where to start, let us help you explore and prepare for all things possible. Prepare for academic success with this workshop and we will help you find local resources to support your current academic success, research and identify your needs and wants for college, how...
It is important to maintain a healthy balance between work, home, school, and personal life to improve work performance and personal relationships. While work can be stressful, it is important to advocate and maintain your mental wellness within the workplace. In this Mental Health in the Workplace workshop, you will learn appropriate coping tools to...
Networking can feel intimidating at first, but when you prepare and practice how to lead conversations with new people, it can be quite rewarding. Through our Networking 101 workshop we will help you learn how to confidently navigate social settings and how to prepare your networking intentions to encourage success, how to use coping skills...
Our finances play a large role in our lives and can actually impact our overall health. It is important to understand and to promote positive financial health to maintain overall wellness for ourselves and our futures. Financial Literacy 101 is part one to a two part series. In Financial Literacy 101, you will gain an...
Let’s talk about long-term financial goals! Financial forms such as IRS W4/W9/W2 documents and doing your taxes can be confusing but learning how to understand these financial documents can set you up for financial success and what it means to actively engage in your financial civic duties. In our Financial Literacy 102 workshop, we will...
When becoming independent there are many factors you should take into account such as, the ability to take care of your whole self, utilizing community resources, how to navigate the world, and being able to advocate for the things you want out of life. During our Developing Independence workshop, you will learn how to increase...