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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
