Recognizing the Signs and Supporting Students with Mental Health Diagnoses Workshop
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Workshop Overview
According to research, signs of mental health diagnoses can often be detected in the child and adolescent years ahead of the diagnosis. Unfortunately, 50% of students in need of mental health supports will not receive it. Additionally, 8-10 years is passing between the onset of mental health symptoms and receiving treatment. Mental health disorders can present in a variety of ways. This workshop will provide information regarding how to detect a need for mental health support by evaluating both internal and external signs. We will utilize case studies to better understand how to use that information to create supportive classrooms and meaningful connections with supportive services. We will then spend time building a process for assessment and intervention for supporting the mental health needs of our students.
Participants will be able to:
- Identify common characteristics of most prevalent mental health disorders in youth and learn how to assess for student mental health needs
- Develop practical classroom strategies to improve students’ emotional regulation and to foster meaningful relationships
- Develop simple school-wide strategies aimed to improve overall school climate by encouraging healthy habits for emotional well-being
- Understand how to better utilize community partners to support students in need
Presenters
Elizabeth Avery has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate. She is the Vice President of School Based Services for Burrell Behavioral Health in Springfield, Missouri. Elizabeth has worked for mental health centers in both Indiana and Missouri striving to integrate behavioral health services in school settings. Read complete bio at https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/
Tiffany Creager is a Licensed School Social Worker. She provided direct service as an Early Childhood Education Director at a non-profit family and community center and as a School Social Worker before working as the Director of School-Based Services for a community mental health center. In this role, Tiffany collaborated with over twenty schools to integrate mental health services and provide supportive training for mental health providers and educators. Read complete bio at https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/
For more information and registration visit: https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/
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