Educator Cafe: Mental Health Matters Day: A Unique Opportunity for Educators, School Staff & Students in Advocacy
Participants will learn about the history of mental health public policy relevant to school mental health as well as the importance advocacy plays in supporting mental health policy in New York State. Each year in the month of March, MHANYS coordinates its legislative advocacy event entitled, Mental Health Matters Day, at the State Capitol in Albany. Students, teachers, and school administrators join mental health experts and advocates for an engaging morning policy briefing followed by the Mental Health Matters rally, and an opportunity to meet with New York State legislators about mental health issues and challenges school communities face. From school mental health education to anti-stigma initiatives, this annual event has been a critical part of enacting historic laws. In this session, participants will learn how students and the entire school community can help shape mental health policy in New York State.
Suicide Safety for School Staff: Online Training Opportunity for Education Professionals
This Suicide Prevention Center of New York training is designed to meet the basic needs of school administration, faculty, and staff. Emphasis is on recognizing warning signs, clarifying the referral process in place at school, and making a warm handoff.
CTLE Credit available.
No-Cost Youth and Teen Mental Health First Aid Training for Schools and Community Organizations
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.
