Mental Health Basics
Live & Recorded Course
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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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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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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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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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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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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Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Plans
Hearing a young person having suicidal thoughts and plans can be alarming. But being prepared ahead of time will give you more confidence and courage to address suicidal ideation, warning...
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Youth, Social Media, and Body Image
Body image concerns can start as young as early elementary school for some individuals and body dissatisfaction peaks during adolescence.
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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