May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the college's Employee Assistance Program shares news of a webinar series from the Mental Health Association of New York State (MHANYS).
For more information on any of the webinars or to register, visit the MHANYS website and click the Registration link.
May 4, noon: Mental Health & Wellness 101
The goal of this webinar is to reduce stigmatizing attitudes and beliefs by promoting a comprehensive understanding of mental health, the importance of self-care and treatment seeking behaviors, and hope for recovery.
May 7, noon: Why Mental Health First Aid?
This webinar will introduce you to the Mental Health First Aid curriculum and highlight the utility it can provide in day-to-day experiences. The Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone who wants to learn how to help an individual who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or concern.
May 12, noon: Why Mental Health First Aid for Businesses?
This webinar will introduce you to the Mental Health First Aid curriculum and highlight the utility It can provide in day to day experiences in the workplace. The Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone who wants to learn how to help an individual who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or concern.
May 19, 3 p.m.: Promoting Resiliency in Schools
During this webinar, you will learn about the connection between resilience, mental health and learning. We will share strategies for promoting resiliency through social connections, social-emotional learning, goal-setting, and project-based learning opportunities.
May 21, noon: Workforce Development and Outreach Webinar
The goal of this webinar is to introduce you to career opportunities within the behavioral health field, discuss benefits of entering the field, and identify varied entry points across the field.
May 27, noon: Becoming a Resilient Family
All families face challenges and adversity. Our ability to respond to and recover from these difficulties is a measure of our resiliency. Learn how to help your family develop resiliency through communication, flexibility, healthy coping strategies, and a focus on strengths and positive experiences.
May 28, noon: Voter Empowerment 101
Learn how to empower those with lived experiences and the community in which they live to understand their rights around voting, including assistance at the polls, early voting, rights for those convicted of crimes, and how to register to vote.