Mental Health Basics


Quick Takes Blog Exercise Your Power of Choice!

Exercise Your Power of Choice!

Sometimes, the stress of daily life can make you forget that you have the power of choice. The COVID pandemic magnified that to a whole other level. So, this is...
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Quick Takes Blog Youth Mental Health: Reduce the Stigma

Youth Mental Health: Reduce the Stigma

Youth mental health matters. Are you doing enough to notice and offer help? If not, I hope this quick take will stir you to learn more and take action. Because...
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Quick Takes Blog Self-Compassion is a Youth Work Superpower

Self-Compassion is a Youth Work Superpower

Self-compassion is a basic yet profound principle of being kind to yourself. It’s not about pity or not taking responsibility. It’s a strategy of relating with yourself and the young...
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Quick Takes Blog Impulse Control: Suicide Prevention Through a Different Lens

Impulse Control: Suicide Prevention Through a Different Lens

Impulse control is especially difficult for young people but without this skill, teenagers are more susceptible to risky behavior, even suicide. Impulsivity is part of typical teen development. Giving them...
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Quick Takes Blog Suicide Prevention Basics for Youth Workers

Suicide Prevention Basics for Youth Workers

Suicide prevention is not a skill most people feel very competent in. But as a youth worker, you have an obligation to learn all you can about suicide prevention. Being...
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Quick Takes Blog Self-Awareness is Your Main Asset in Youth Work

Self-Awareness is Your Main Asset in Youth Work

Self-awareness as a youth worker is the best thing you can do to improve positive outcomes with young people. Simply put – you are your best tool in the tool...
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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