Learning Opportunities
Mental Health Literacy
Presented By
Various Alberta Health Services SpeakersSeries Sessions
Date | Time |
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Tuesday, October 26, 2021 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Tuesday, November 02, 2021 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Location
Online
TARGET AUDIENCE: ALL K-12 TEACHERS, PRE SERIVCE TEACHERS, LEADERS, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS, AND PARENTS.
Approximately 1 in 5 youth worldwide will experience a mental illness before they turn 25. Many will experience significant and substantial life challenges that may require help. This makes adolescence a critical time for mental health promotion, prevention, early identification, and intervention. Not addressing these issues early and effectively may lead to negative short and long term outcomes. Evidence-based mental health literacy is a scientifically-established effective foundation for all mental health improvements.
Part 1
- Introduction to Mental Health Literacy
- Role of a Go-To Educator
- Understanding Mental Health and Mental Illness
- Identifying Youth Who May Be Struggling
- What to Know About Treatment
- Boosting Our Own Mental Health
Part 2
- Stigma: Impact and how to mitigate it
- A Review of the most common Mental Health Disorders
- How Educators can best support students
- Partnering with Parents
- Resources for Further Learning