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Mental Health and Education

October 2021

Mental Health andEducationOctober 2021

WHAT'S OUR PURPOSE? FOR THIS NEWSLETTER....

Region 10 and North Texas Behavioral Health Authority have partnered together to support you using both a clinical &community mental health and school counseling & classroom lens. As we move forward, we plan to share information that helps enhance your awareness of mental health and co-occurring disorders and potential symptoms you may see in your classrooms or on campus while addressing your concerns about your own mental health.


We understand that this pandemic has affected how you do your job and likely, how you engage in the world. It has affected your students and increased their social-emotional needs. To best support you all, we want to do so from a holistic perspective that is solution focused and trauma informed.


Please check out the Mental Health Awareness information below and links to the FREE upcoming mental health trainings hosted by Shawn Williams and other community mental health resources.

Region10 and NTBHA Resources

REGION 10 AND NORTH TEXAS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AUTHORITY RESOURCES Shawn Williams, M.A., LPC Education Resource Clinician North Texas Behavioral Health Authority Region 10

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Self-Care Activity: Meditation to Reframe Stress

10-Minute Meditation to Reframe Stress

Bullying Prevention Month Bullying Prevention Month

As we enter the month of October, please utilize the resource below to promote Bullying Prevention Month. If you need support implementing the program, please reach out to Shawn Williams at swilliams@ntbha.org.


https://bit.ly/R10AntiBullyingToolkit


https://bit.ly/R10Stopbullying

TEA Mental Health Updates

In an effort to prevent youth suicide, Senate Bill 279 is requiring schools to include the Suicide Hotline number to student ID's. Please click the link below for more information.


https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/other-services/mental-health/mental-health-and-behavioral-health

Event Information

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent who are experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people.


Please click the link below to register for the event.

https://txr10.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=2641266

When?

Wednesday, Oct 13, 2021, 09:00 AM

Where?

Region 10 ESC - Abrams Location, Abrams Road, Richardson, TX, USA

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Vaping and Marijuana Training

This workshop explores vaping from the advent of the modern e-cig to the harmful effects of nicotine on the body. It reviews the complex gadgetry of the Electronic Smoking Device and the composition of the liquid used in the electronic cigarette for vaping. (e-juice)


The second half of this workshop will discuss the political attention garnered by the legalization of marijuana for medicinal reasons. This creates a controversy that overlooks important facts about marijuana. This presentation focuses on the latest science of the detrimental effects of the drug.


Please click the link below to register for the event.

https://txr10.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=2642084

When?

Tuesday, Oct 19, 2021, 09:00 AM

Where?

Region 10 ESC - Abrams Location, Abrams Road, Richardson, TX, USA

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Lunch and Learn: Improving Mental Health Through Self-care

This training will cover how to cope with workplace and life stressors. This training will help you identify stressors and provide coping strategies. Have your phone or laptop ready for our interactive session to improve your self-care plan.


Please click the link below to register for the event.

https://txr10.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=2642168

When?

Wednesday, Oct 20, 2021, 12:00 PM

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Youth Mental Health First Aid

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent who are experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people.


Please click the link below to register for the event.


https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-mental-health-first-aid-free-to-texas-residents-tickets-167881473005

When?

Tuesday, Sep 21, 2021, 08:30 AM

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Texas Mental Health Series: Substance Use Prevention and Intervention

The Texas Mental Health Series is training that covers the topics in the Texas School Mental Health Framework. Join us for the first session on Substance Use Prevention and Intervention. This training will discuss youth vaping, marijuana, and other illicit drug use and prevention strategies. Assessments and resources will be provided during training.


Please click the link below to register for the event.

https://txr10.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=2642167

When?

Tuesday, Oct 26, 2021, 12:30 PM

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About Shawn Williams

Shawn joined Region 10 August 2021. She is an employee of North Texas Behavioral Health Authority working here at Region 10 to support all of our districts in mental health and substance abuse trainings, mental health program and policy implementation , and connecting educators to mental health resources in the community. She brings 5 years of experience in education and 7 years of experience in mental health working in higher education, secondary education, private practice, inpatient/outpatient facilities, and substance abuse clinics. For fun, Shawn enjoys watching movies, attending musicals, going to art museums, trying new foods and engaging in scholarly work. Shawn will be finishing her dissertation in August 2022.

Email: swilliams@ntbha.org
Website: https://www.region10.org/programs/mental-health-wellness/r10-ntbha/
Location: Region 10 ESC - Abrams Location, Abrams Road, Richardson, TX, USA
Phone: 469-299-9499

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Richard Heflin

Richard joined Region 10 Education Service Center six years ago as a consultant for mental health after 25 years as a special education counselor. He currently works with districts and charter schools within the Region 10 area by providing technical assistance and professional development to increase the mental wellness of students and staff. Richard is passionate about working with students who are in crisis and helping to support their teachers and parents. When Richard is not at work he can generally be found outside with his family camping, hiking, fishing or boating.

Email: richard.heflin@region10.org
Website: https://www.region10.org/programs/mental-health-wellness/r10-ntbha/
Location: Region 10 ESC - Abrams Location, Abrams Road, Richardson, TX, USA
Phone: 972-348-1674

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