Mental Health Basics


Live & Recorded Course Addressing Youth Mental Health Challenges

Addressing Youth Mental Health Challenges

It’s very likely that you will work with young people that could develop mental health challenges. So, it’s critical that you understand the differences between mental health and mental illness.
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Live & Recorded Course Oppressive Trauma-informed Youth Work

Oppressive Trauma-informed Youth Work

Youth workers must recognize the effects of oppressive trauma and learn strategies to promote healing and resiliency. You can foster system accountability throughout your organization and youth programs.
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Live & Recorded Course A Trauma-Informed Approach to Cultural Intelligence and Healing

A Trauma-Informed Approach to Cultural Intelligence and Healing

Youth workers need to be trauma-informed and culturally intelligent to effectively engage with each other and young people.
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Live & Recorded Course Real Talk About Resilience

Real Talk About Resilience

Resilience is more than bouncing back from stress or trauma. When bouncing back means getting back to ‘normal’ we aren’t giving space to process how stress or trauma change us....
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Live & Recorded Course Promoting Optimal Mental Health

Promoting Optimal Mental Health

Mental health conditions are increasing worldwide. Youth workers see the effects of mental health challenges in young people daily.
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Live & Recorded Course Changing the Narrative on Mental Health and Suicide

Changing the Narrative on Mental Health and Suicide

In this training, you’ll learn how to have healthy conversations on mental health and suicide, how to avoid harmful messages that might increase suicide risk in individuals, and why changing...
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Live & Recorded Course Suicide Prevention: Pathway to Care and Postvention

Suicide Prevention: Pathway to Care and Postvention

We all have a role to play in suicide prevention. You will be better equipped to help when you understand how a Pathway to Care strategy is used as part...
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Live & Recorded Course Supporting Young People with Eating Disorders

Supporting Young People with Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are on the rise. They can affect anyone but adolescence is a common age of onset. You don’t need to become an expert in eating disorders but should...
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Navigating Grief and Loss with Young People

Youth workers often encounter the challenging task of helping young people navigate grief, which can be an emotionally and mentally complex experience.
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Why Mental Health Training for Youth Workers is Essential

A significant challenge most communities are facing across the country is a lack of adequate mental health resources and community-based support for young people. At YIPA, we offer a variety of options in mental health training for youth workers to increase your knowledge, skills, and confidence for supporting young people in your community.

Comprehensive Courses for Youth Workers

Our youth worker mental health training online includes information that is beneficial to both the beginner and seasoned youth workers. Our trainings are designed to be concise and value packed because we know you’re busy. ... Read more