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Mental Education - August, 2024 |
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Wellness is not a "one size fits all". Finding the right approach to wellness can be different for each person. Take a look at the National Institutes for Health Toolkits to find ways to improve your well-being. |
How resetting expectations and planning ahead can help children with learning challenges
The problems caused by ADHD and learning disabilities can leave kids feeling confused and overwhelmed. Educating the student about his or her difficulty and teaching him//her skills helps the student cope with learning problems. Find out more about this in the Child Mind Institute article.
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School Refusal
The causes behind school refusal are varied. Some causes include psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, depressive disorder and adjustment disorder.
Assessing school refusal requires a professional evaluation. The assessment should involve collaboration among caregivers, teachers, and mental health professionals. Caregivers and teachers should not ignore chronic absenteeism.
Learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatments with this Complete Guide.
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"From Awareness to Action: Implementing Trauma-Informed Practices in Your Role"
Webinar on Aug 22, 2024
This webinar is designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create a more compassionate and supportive environment for those experiencing trauma. Speaker will review the importance of resiliency and self-care for service providers.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid
Blended Training
According to House Bill 3, a school district shall require each district employee who regularly interacts with students enrolled at the district to complete an evidence-based mental health training program designed to provide instruction to participants regarding the recognition and support of children and youth who experience a mental health or substance use issue that may pose a threat to school safety.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is evidence-based and meets HB 3 requirements. It teaches the participants the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among adolescents including depression, anxiety, psychosis, eating disorders, AD/HD, disruptive behavior disorders and substance use disorder. This course is FREE and is open to all ISD staff.
This Blended Course includes 2 hours of self-paced online pre-work that must be completed prior to attending the 5 hour in-person portion of the class held at Region 8 ESC.
Scheduled YMHFA trainings and registrations are linked below.
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Virtual PD - Suicide Prevention in Schools
Best Practices and Protocols for Suicide Prevention in Schools
Sept. 9, 2024
Suicide is now the 2nd leading cause of death for children ages 10-24. This session will cover evidence-based best practices set out by the AWARE and Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) on the appropriate suicide prevention protocols to help school staff in serving students. Protocols include screening for risk, safety planning, connecting with parents/guardians, and supporting transitions and re-entry back to school after a suicide attempt or hospitalization.
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Karen Gage
Behavioral Health Liaison
kgage@reg8.net
Contact me for mental health and substance use prevention information.
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