DESCRIPTION
In today's fast-paced world, where the pressures of daily life and the challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming, taking care of our mental health has become more critical than ever. This webinar, "Understanding and Preventing Suicide: What You Can Do To Help" will dive into various aspects of mental health, focusing on building resilience, recognizing signs of distress, and providing support to those who may be struggling. Our expert speaker will guide you through a journey of understanding the profound impact of loneliness, stress, and anxiety on our lives. We will explore strategies to foster resilience, increase social connections, and learn to reach out to friends, family, or colleagues who may need assistance. In times when mental health has emerged as a global concern, this webinar aims to equip you with practical knowledge and tools that can make a real difference. Join us in this meaningful discussion as we take a step towards nurturing resilience, fostering understanding, and promoting mental wellness.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Review evolving suicide terminology and historical context
- Identify demographics and patterns in suicide
- Differentiate mental illnesses' impact on suicide
- Recognize protective factors against suicide risk
- Discuss communication techniques for suicide inquiry versus grief.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This training is for Peer Support Specialists.
PRESENTER
Jodi Flick is a clinical social worker with over thirty years of experience as a mental health counselor. Through her development of training and workshops, she focuses on the impacts of substance use, mental health challenges, and crises within families and communities. Jodi is a retired clinical associate professor from the UNC Chapel Hill School of Social Work and has been instrumental in the instruction of Mental Health First Aid. She is actively involved in volunteer work and community organizations around social justice and service issues.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
This training course provides 1.5 contact hours that may be used toward the additional 20-hour certification requirement.
Confirmation Notices & Certificates of Completion: We will confirm your registration by email after payment is received. If you successfully complete this course, your certificate will be ready for you to print or save. Successful completion includes:
- You have completed the course evaluation
- You have passed the Post-Test (80%)
POLICIES & ADA STATEMENT
Refund Policy: No refunds will be issued for this course.
Inclement Weather Policy: NA
ADA Statement: If you require any of the auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in this program, please call us at (919) 843-6083. Websites and courses have been developed in compliance of US Section 508 standards where applicable or meeting W3C priority 1 guidelines for web accessibility.