Events for February 20, 2019

You will learn…… The course teaches participants the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among adolescents, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, eating disorders, AD/HD, disruptive behavior disorders, and substance use disorder. Participants do not learn to diagnose, nor how to provide any therapy or counseling. Participants learn a core five-step action plan to support an adolescent developing signs and symptoms of mental illness or in an emotional crisis: Assess for risk of suicide or ... read more

Nevada Gatekeeper Training’s goal is to expand the network of informed support for anyone at risk for suicide. Participants learn the nature of suicide, myths and facts, warning signs, risk and protective factors; increase confidence to intervene; identify referral resources;  learn to interact sensitively with survivors; and discuss other postvention efforts. **The Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention offers CEUs for this 2.5-hour workshop at 2.0 credits. Participants receive a certificate of completion to apply to their individual professional board for ... read more