Webinar: Adverse Childhood Experiences: What Does the Evidence Say and What Can We Do?
Date/Time: April 22, 2024, 10am PT / 1pm ET
This presentation will define and describe adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and review the substantial empirical evidence on their mental and physical health effects. Multiple ways of understanding and assessing for ACEs will be discussed, as will how to identify and address them in clinical practice.
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Webinar: Youth Cannabis Use: Harm Reduction Strategies
Date/Time: April 26, 2024, 8:30am PT / 11:30pm ET
During this webinar, the presenters will describe the role of potency in cannabis products, review risks associated with youth cannabis use, and discuss strategies to mitigate potential harms through a harm reduction approach.
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Opportunity: National Federation of Families Accepting Proposals for 2024
Submission Deadline: May 1, 2024
The National Federation focuses on supporting families whose children are experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. The conference welcomes proposals from professionals, family members, and youth who support the well-being of our children – of all ages – and promote family voice.
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Webinar: Supporting Youth Who Encounter Racial Stress and Trauma
Date/Time: May 2, 2024, 11am PT / 2pm ET
Research has indicated that youth may experience racism, prejudice, and bias as early as preschool. In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their experiences of working with youth and learn strategies to help them navigate a culturally complex world. Participants will walk away with strategies to discuss these important issues with youth and learn how to support students as they encounter racism and racial trauma.
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Online Training: Youth Mental Health First Aid
Date/Time: May 8, 2024, 6:30am –11:30am PT / 9:30am – 2:30pm ET
Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges and substance use disorders (SUDs) in young people. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to a young person who may be developing a mental health or substance use issue and help connect them to the appropriate care. Attendees complete pre-work and an online Zoom class.
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