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Current Trends in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

25March2025Alexis SanteeChild, Mental Health, training, Trends

Discover the latest insights into child and adolescent mental health with this training. From historical trends to post-pandemic shifts, we’ll cover valuable strategies and explore the crucial role of parenting in mental health. Join us for a comprehensive journey through the latest developments shaping the mental well-being of our youth. Click here to register for

Addressing Borderline Personality Disorder in Adolescents

25February2025Alexis Santeeadolescents, Borderline Personality Disorder, Mental Health, training

Adolescence is often marked by intense emotions, and it’s not unusual for young people to experience mood swings or act impulsively. Typically, these patterns are dismissed as part of growing up, but sometimes they’re actually signs of a complex, frequently misunderstood mental health condition known as borderline personality disorder, or BPD. And while it might

Promoting Positive Mental Health in K-12 Students

25February2025Alexis Santeechildren, Education, Mental Health, Students, training

There’s no question that teachers and faculty members at elementary, middle, and high schools play critical roles in the educational growth of the students in their care. Through their work, they have the power to impart knowledge, foster a love of learning, and help shape future careers. It’s becoming increasingly clear, though, that these school

Mental Health First Aid

24February2025Alexis SanteeFirst Aid, Mental Health, Professional, Support, training

Adult Mental Health First Aid consists of 2-hours of self-paced content followed by 5.5 hours of instructor-led training. Mental Health First Aid is an early intervention public education program. It teaches adults how to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge, how to listen nonjudgmentally and give reassurance to a person who

How To Support Someone With Depression

27January2025Alexis SanteeCondition, Depression, Mental Health, Stigma, Support

Depression is the leading cause of disability in the United States between the ages of 15 and 44. Yet, there is still stigma around the condition. Many believe that you can “just snap out of it” or that depression is simply a bad day or two. In addition, using the word casually can minimize the

What You’ve Always Wanted To Know About ADHD

27January2025Alexis SanteeADHD, Adults, Kids, Mental Health, Stigma

Many kids—and adults—with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, report feeling like it’s hard to stay focused or organized. The inattentiveness, impulsiveness, and nonstop energy of ADHD can impact schoolwork, friendships, jobs, and relationships. With ADHD, it can feel impossible to keep up with others, be on time, and handle small—often boring—details. While it’s a common diagnosis,

How Can We Support Child and Teen Mental Health?

27January2025Alexis Santeechildren, Mental Health, Teens, training

How do we help manage the stress our loved ones are feeling while keeping our own stress levels in check? How can we provide mental health support for kids and teens? And when is it time for family members to talk to a mental health provider? Click here to view this webinar. Please submit a

Depression 101

20December2024Alexis SanteeDepression, Help, Mental Health, training, Webinar

Depression is often described by folks experiencing it as a sadness that encompasses your life, impacts your day-to-day activities, and limits your functioning as you’d normally want to. It’s a condition known for its feelings of hopelessness and often worthlessness—and is misunderstood by many as something “you can snap out of.” Depression comes in many

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