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Disrupting the Narrative of Youth Suicide and Mental Health

  • Lee M Thurston High School 26255 Schoolcraft Road Redford Charter Township, MI, 48239 United States (map)

Course Description:

This day of learning is designed with school mental health care teams in mind. You will hear keynotes from prominent mental health experts and advocates who have experienced the impact of suicide and have dedicated their lives to telling their stories, normalizing conversations around mental health, and building protective forces within school communities. You will attend breakout sessions from a variety of tri-county providers and Michigan organizations that work to prevent and also support families through suicide, attempts, and mental health issues in general. You will learn how to access services and will have opportunities to meet providers and ask questions about how they can help support your students and families. QPR Gatekeeper Training will be available to participants who have not been trained in thier school district yet.

Course Link:

https://gwcares.org/mental-health-conference/

CE Value (credits): 5
CE Type: Standard
 

Sponsor Name: Michigan Medicine
University of Mich. Transplant Center

Contact Information:
Aisha Franklin-Onyeugwo
313-861-0340
aonyeugwo@americanrenal.com