Mental Health Archives - Sarpy County, Nebraska CASA

Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Latinx Teens

24March2026Alexis SanteeDiversity, Latinx, Mental Health, Stress, Teens

The Latinx community in the United States is very diverse and includes people from many different nations and cultural origin. Despite the uniqueness of so many of the community’s members, many experience similar challenges when trying to handle—and address—mental health. Click here to view this training. Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if

Addressing and Preventing Self-Harm in Kids & Teens

27February2026Alexis SanteeKids, Mental Health, Self-harm, Teens, training

Growing up is difficult, and can result in a barrage of overwhelming thoughts and emotions in kids and teens. Self-harm is a way that they may try to cope with strong feelings they’re experiencing—but it’s also a sign of serious distress, may point to other mental health concerns, and could have lasting impacts. Click here

Acceptance & Commitment Skill-Building for Adolescents

27February2026Alexis SanteeAnxiety, children, Depression, Mental Health, skills, Teens

To some, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is associated with treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder. However, the strategies used in ACT can be beneficial for folks with depression, anxiety, substance use, and other conditions. In fact, its principles can be applied to anyone, at any age, regardless of their mental health status. What are the

How Can We Support Child and Teen Mental Health?

27February2026Alexis SanteeChild, Mental Health, Support, Teen, training

Kids lead busy lives—and with the pandemic, it seems as if things are changing on any given day. With the unpredictability of COVID-19, school, extracurricular activities, and more, children and adolescents may be struggling to feel like they have any control. Adults are juggling all of the same turmoil—so checking in on how your children

When Young People + School = Anxiety

2February2026Alexis SanteeAnxiety, children, Mental Health, School, Teens

School can be stressful at any age, and it’s perfectly natural for K-12 students to experience some level of anxiety. But for some kids and teens, school-related anxiety can grow so intense that it hinders their learning and mental well-being and might even lead them to avoid school altogether. Click here to view this training.

Real Talk About OCD: Kyle’s Journey

2February2026Alexis SanteeAnxiety, Mental Health, OCD, Support, training

Growing Up With OCD In this session, Kyle Elliot, EdD, a participant in McLean’s Deconstructing Stigma initiative, describes his experience with OCD. Kyle is a career coach, professional speaker, and writer who struggled with anxiety and OCD as a child. Fortunately, he received the help he needed and has learned to navigate his mental health

Tackling Addiction With Mental Health in Mind

2February2026Alexis SanteeAddiction, Mental Health, Recovery, training, Treatment

Addiction and mental health challenges are often deeply connected. This on-demand training explores their intersection and provides strategies for integrated treatment, recovery, and long-term support. Why This Training Matters Addiction and mental health conditions commonly co-occur. Treating one without the other often leads to relapse or incomplete recovery. Integrated care models can improve outcomes for

Early Childhood Mental Health

29December2025Alexis SanteeAttachment, Childhood, Development, Mental Health, Trauma

The Nebraska CASA Association is pleased to announce a free virtual training, entitled, “Early Childhood Mental Health” by Jason J. Dillard MSEd, LIMHP, LADC, NCC. This session goes through development and attachment of early childhood in addition to providing a simplified understanding of how traumatic events in a child’s life can alter that development and

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