Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed...
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...
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention is an educational program designed to teach gatekeepers-those who are strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide (e.g., parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, coaches, caseworker, police officers)-the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond by following three steps: Question the...
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 workshop, participants will learn how...
Suicide is the 10th cause of death in Georgia. For each suicide, there are roughly 25 attempted suicides and up to 230 individuals who have serious thoughts of suicide. Through this 1-hour seminar, participants will learn the impact of suicide and the relation to behavioral health, describe signs, symptoms & interventions effective for suicide prevention,...
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...
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...
Everyone has mental health, it is defined by how we think, feel, behave, and cope. Through this 1-hour seminar, participants will learn to explain the difference between mental distress and mental illness, describe common mood and anxiety disorders and their signs and symptoms, and demonstrate effective coping strategies during period of stress. CLICK HERE TO...
Often mental health and mental illness are misunderstood by individuals due to lack of knowledge, stigma associated with mental illness, and avoidance of conversations regarding mental health and wellness. It is important to understand that everyone has mental health, but not everyone is diagnosed with a mental illness. Understanding the scope of suicide among veterans...
Life can be difficult sometimes and the way that we react to life’s stressors can have a positive or negative affect on our wellbeing. Being equipped with effective coping skills can boost our resiliency and reduce stress. Join us for our Building Resilience and Coping workshop to understand the relationship between our mental health and...
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention is an educational program designed to teach gatekeepers-those who are strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide (e.g., parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, coaches, caseworker, police officers)-the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond by following three steps: Question the...
Caregiving is a role that we play daily to others that are in our lives simply because we care for and love those individuals. Through this 1-hour seminar, participants will recognize and manage stress as an aspect of self-care and explore strategies to develop or add to your self-care plan. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER This...