Mental Health and Education
October 2021
WHAT'S OUR PURPOSE? FOR THIS NEWSLETTER....
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.
Self-Care Activity: Meditation to Reframe Stress
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.
TEA Mental Health Updates
https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/other-services/mental-health/mental-health-and-behavioral-health
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
Wednesday, Oct 13, 2021, 09:00 AM
Region 10 ESC - Abrams Location, Abrams Road, Richardson, TX, USA
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
Tuesday, Oct 19, 2021, 09:00 AM
Region 10 ESC - Abrams Location, Abrams Road, Richardson, TX, USA
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
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.
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
Tuesday, Oct 26, 2021, 12:30 PM
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About Shawn Williams
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
Richard Heflin
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