Registration is now open for the March SRAE Topical Training, Promoting and Protecting Youth Mental Health. This training will equip and empower grantees with knowledge, skills, and resources to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges among youth in their communities.

At the end of the training, participants will be able to do the following, with the purpose of providing referral to mental health and substance use services:

• Identify common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in youth, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD)
• Respond to youth in crisis using the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
• Determine protective and risk factors, and warning signs of suicide in youth
• Create a plan to help students who may be experiencing suicide ideation
• Practice at least three strategies to refocus the mind and release helpful thoughts while sitting or moving
• Incorporate stress and anxiety reduction practices into SRAE programming

The deadline to register is Monday, January 30, 2023.

Space is limited to 90 participants. Up to two staff representatives per organization will be approved on a first come, first served basis. Additional registrants will automatically be placed on the wait list and approved on a first come, first served basis.

Registration information sent via E-Blast

Please find here an attendance letter from the Family and Youth Services Bureau regarding the in-person topical training.