MHA Georgia

LEAP: Putting Your Best Interview Forward
2023-09-07 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
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 to have successful interactions through virtual or in-person settings, and how to present the best follow-up that will make you the one to remember.
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This program is geared towards ages 16-26. Those over 26 are welcome to attend!

Question, Persuade, and Refer Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
2023-09-06 10:00 - 11:15
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 individual’s desire or intent regarding suicide, persuade the person to seek and accept help, and refer the person to appropriate resources. This 75 minute training is delivered by instructors certified by the QPR Institute.
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LEAP: Character Counts
2023-08-24 18:00 - 18:30
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 will be able to identify the characteristics needed to increase your social-emotional literacy, assess your needs and how to manage positive outcomes, and practice how to maintain healthy environments and relationships while tackling life’s tough decisions. Trust me, you can do it all!
This program is geared towards ages 16-26. Those over 26 are welcome to attend!
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OWL: Mental Health Crisis
2023-08-22 10:00 - 11:00
Mental health has a spectrum of health states, from wellness to illness. Mental crisis can occur at any point along the spectrum. Through this 1-hour seminar, participants will learn types of mental crises, assess for risk of harm, identify effective coping strategies to empower individuals to seek help and demonstrate ways to effectively respond to a person in crisis.
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OWL: Supporting Veterans and their Families
2023-08-17 10:00 - 11:00
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 and recognizing risk factors to administer immediate intervention is crucial to supporting veterans suffering with experience-related mental health challenges.
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LEAP: Keys to Academic Success
2023-08-10 15:30 - 16:00
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 to identify your career interests, and how to gain financial support to afford your college options.
This program is geared toward ages 16-26. Those over 26 are welcome to attend.
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LEAP: It's About Time (Management)
2023-08-01 16:30 - 17:00
There are 24 hours in a day, how do you juggle it all in order to make the most out of your time? Join us for our time management and organization workshop to learn more about the relationship between your time management and how to organize your priorities, how to develop strategies to create useful time management skills that will support your success in school and your career, and practice using these skills to fulfill your daily and life goals.
This program is geared toward ages 16-26. Those over 26 are welcome to attend.
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Maternal Mental Health (OWL)
2023-07-25 10:00 - 11:00
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 profound adverse effects on the women, children, and their family’s mental, physical, and emotional health. Join us as we discuss common perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and also look at effective screening tools to utilize.
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This session is part of the OWL series.

Putting Your Best Interview Forward (LEAP)
2023-07-20 15:30 - 16:00
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 to have successful interactions through virtual or in-person settings, and how to present the best follow-up that will make you the one to remember.
This program is geared towards ages 16-26. Those over 26 are welcome to attend!
Click here to register now.

This session is part of the LEAP series.

Workplace Wellness (OWL)
2023-07-18 12:00 - 13:00
Maintaining a healthy balance between work and home improves work performance and personal relationships. Through this 60-minute seminar, 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 for personal & professional settings.
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This session is part of the OWL series.

Mental Health 101 (OWL)
2023-07-13 18:00 - 19:00
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.
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This session is part of the OWL series.

Character Counts (LEAP)
2023-07-13 15:30 - 16:00
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 will be able to identify the characteristics needed to increase your social-emotional literacy, assess your needs and how to manage positive outcomes, and practice how to maintain healthy environments and relationships while tackling life’s tough decisions. Trust me, you can do it all!
This program is geared towards ages 16-26. Those over 26 are welcome to attend!
Click here to register now.

This session is part of the LEAP series.

Question, Persuade, and Refer Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
2023-07-12 10:00 - 11:15
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 individual’s desire or intent regarding suicide, persuade the person to seek and accept help, and refer the person to appropriate resources. This 75 minute training is delivered by instructors certified by the QPR Institute.
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Adulting 101 (LEAP)
2023-07-06 15:30 - 16:00
Youth and young adults are juggling completing school, finding a career, staying healthy, and trying to maintain a social life now and then. This leaves little time to figure out complicated life choices such as household maintenance, budgeting and managing credit, and health and life insurance. Join us for a general overview of things to know as you adapt to gaining independence and becoming an adult.
This program is geared towards ages 16-26. Those over 26 are welcome to attend!
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This session is part of the LEAP series.

Caregiver Wellness (OWL)
2023-07-06 12:00 - 13:00
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.
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This session is part of the OWL series.

OWL: Living with Mental Illness
2023-06-29 18:00 - 19:00
Most people know someone living with mental illness or may experience it themselves. There are many skills that can be acquired to manage mental illness in daily living. This 1-hour seminar will explore common mental health disorders, provide effective ways to support someone with a mental illness, and promote wellness and eliminate stigma associated with mental illness.
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This program is part of MHAG’s Outreach Wellness Learning (OWL) Series

LEAP: Building Resilience and Coping
2023-06-29 15:30 - 16:00
Life can be difficult sometimes and the way that we react to life’s stressors can have a positive or negative effect 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 ability to use coping skills, identify what coping strategies are best for you, and create a plan that will support you in reducing stress and promote positive daily activities.
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This training is part of MHAG’s Leadership Empowerment and Access Program (LEAP)

OWL: Supporting Veterans and Their Families
2023-06-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-05-23 10:00 - 11:00
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 and recognizing risk factors to administer immediate intervention is crucial to supporting veterans suffering with experience-related mental health challenges.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
This program is part of MHAG’s Outreach Wellness Learning (OWL) Series

QPR: Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention
2023-06-22 18:00 - 19:15, 2023-06-07 12:00 - 13:15, 2023-05-25 18:00 - 19:15
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 individual’s desire or intent regarding suicide, persuade the person to seek and accept help, and refer the person to appropriate resources. This 75 minute training is delivered by instructors certified by the QPR Institute.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

LEAP: Financial Literacy
2023-06-22 15:30 - 16:00
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 increase our financial literacy and explore its role in long-term financial health, learn how to prepare important and mandatory financial documents, and learn strategies to fulfill financial duties.
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This training is part of MHAG’s Leadership Empowerment and Access Program (LEAP)

OWL: Mental Health 101
2023-06-20 12:00 - 13:00
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 REGISTER
This program is part of MHAG’s Outreach Wellness Learning (OWL) Series

OWL: Building Resilience in Youth
2023-06-15 18:00 - 19:00
While a child is developing, their social-emotional development is just as important as their physical growth. Through this 1-hour seminar, participants will learn about social emotional development and the impact of trauma, identify ways to build and strengthen resilience in children and demonstrate self-care practices to prevent caregiver fatigue.
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This program is part of MHAG’s Outreach Wellness Learning (OWL) Series

OWL: Stress Management
2023-06-13 10:00 - 11:00
Chronic stress can create a host of chronic mental and physical health problems. Through this 1-hour seminar, participants will learn the impact of stress on mental health, explain prevention strategies to manage stress levels and demonstrate effective stress reduction techniques.
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This program is part of MHAG’s Outreach Wellness Learning (OWL) Series

Adult Mental Health First Aid
2023-06-08 09:00 - 14:30
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.
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LEAP: Mind on my Money
2023-06-06 16:30 - 17:00
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. In Financial Literacy 101, you will gain an understanding of financial wellness and the role it plays in our overall health, learn the appropriate language and tools necessary for short- and long-term financial goals, and identify strategies to promote financial success for you and your future.
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This training is part of MHAG’s Leadership Empowerment and Access Program (LEAP)

OWL: Caregiver Wellness
2023-05-30 12:00 - 13:00
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 program is part of MHAG’s Outreach Wellness Learning (OWL) Series

LEAP: Building Resilience and Coping
2023-05-25 15:30 - 16:00
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 ability to use coping skills, identify what coping strategies are best for you, and create a plan that will support you in reducing stress and promote positive daily activities.
This program is geared toward ages 16- 26. Those over 26 are welcome to attend.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
This training is part of MHAG’s Leadership Empowerment and Access Program (LEAP)
