Mental Health Ally for Educators

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Who is it for?

Empower Teachers and Education Leaders to Support Their Students

The most recent Mental Health America report found that 16% of youth (ages 12-17) had at least one major depressive episode in the past year. Suicide is the second-most common cause of death in college students. It’s clear young people need more mental health support, and educators are in a unique position to help if they have the right training and tools.

Psych Hub’s Mental Health Ally for Educators provides specialized courses and resources for educators so they can better understand mental health issues in children and young adults and know how to be an advocate and ally in times of crisis.

Educators have a lot on their plates these days, so mental health education needs to be both flexible and time-efficient. With Mental Health Ally for Educators, teachers and administrators can take our series of 10 courses at a self-directed pace.

Educators who complete five out of 10 courses and pass post-tests will receive a Mental Health Ally for Educators Certificate, which demonstrates their proficiency and commitment to a mentally-safe and supportive school setting for all.

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Mental Health Competency 1 For Educators

Learn about mental health issues, their impact on the education community, and an explanation of the dangers of stigma regarding mental health.

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Mental Health Competency 2: Common Conditions For Educators

Learn how to recognize common mental health conditions and help people in your education community to find the support they need.

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Mental Health Competency 3: Substance Use Awareness For Educators

Learn about some of the most commonly used types of substances, risk and protective factors for substance use, and practical ways you can help someone in your community to find support that can lead to recovery.

Diversity And Mental Health For Educators

Learn about the different types of diversity, how negative reactions to diversity affect many people’s mental health, and how to promote inclusion in your education community.

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Understanding And Overcoming Bias For Educators

Learn how bias impacts people’s interactions with each other in the education community and techniques for overcoming this bias.

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Suicidal Behavior Competency For Educators

Learn about the nature of suicide and how to recognize warning signs for someone your education community that may be at risk for suicide, as well as ways to connect those at risk to support services.

Safety Planning For Educators

Learn how to help someone in the education community that may be in an abusive relationship or experiencing suicidal ideation.

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Effective Communication For Educators

Learn about four communication techniques utilized in the evidence-based practice of Motivational Interviewing. This course was created for those who want to build their conversational skills and become better listeners.