Learning Opportunities

Mental Health Literacy - REPEAT

Presented By

Various Alberta Health Services Speakers

Series Sessions

Date Time
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday, May 03, 2022 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

  1. Introduction to Mental Health Literacy
  2. Role of a Go-To Educator 
  3. Understanding Mental Health and Mental Illness
  4. Identifying Youth Who May Be Struggling
  5. What to Know About Treatment 
  6. Boosting Our Own Mental Health 

Part 2

  1. Stigma: Impact and how to mitigate it
  2. A Review of the most common Mental Health Disorders 
  3. How Educators can best support students
  4. Partnering with Parents
  5. Resources for Further Learning 

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