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It’s Real: Teens and Mental Health
May 9, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm MDT
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Webinar:
It’s Real: Teens and Mental Health
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 * 5:00 to 6:30 PM MT
Learn more here or Register here
Intended for high school classes or community settings with groups of teens, ages from 14 to 18, It’s Real: Teens and Mental Health is a 45-minute program that provides young people with mental health education and resources. The program raises awareness about mental health issues, how to start a conversation about mental health, the importance of self-care, and how to reach out for help.
Attendees will learn:
- What mental health is and how it’s both similar to and different from, physical health
- How to notice signs of someone needing help
- Tips and strategies for having a caring conversation with someone they might be worried about
- Methods of self-care for mind, body, soul, and surroundings
- Examples of trustworthy resources
- How reaching out to trusted adults can help teens manage their mental health
*Participants must be 14 or older to attend.
For more information or questions, contact Information: Michael Barber, Colorado Area Director
mbarber@afsp.org or 720-948-8233.