This month, in honor of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Week, World Suicide Prevention Day and National Recovery Month, all held in September, MHA will celebrate those who are working on thriving in life. Thriving allows an opportunity of wisdom, appreciation of wonder, and being able to bring purpose and compassion into your life. As we battle through this pandemic learn from our panelist on the importance of hope, wellness and everything needed in between.
Reducing access to lethal means, such as firearms and medication, can determine whether a person at risk for suicide lives or dies. This online course covers how to: (1) identify people who could benefit from lethal means counseling, (2) ask about their access to lethal methods, and (3) work with them—and their families—to reduce access.
Some students will struggle with adjusting to expectations with distance learning. There is more responsibility for the student and family that may increase stress levels in the home. Through this training learn how to effectively support wellness for students as they are distance learning. Participants will explore the importance of communication, identify effective organization strategies, and explain ways to adjust to the new normal to improve mental well-being and academic achievement.
