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May is recognized as National Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of mental health and breaking down the stigma surrounding mental illness. This month-long observance aims to promote the message that mental health is essential to overall health and well-being.
This month, we are highlighting resources related to general mental health, as well as resources specifically tailored for refugee and immigrant populations. It is important to recognize that these populations face unique challenges that can impact their mental health and that culturally responsive care is critical for ensuring that everyone has access to the support they need. By providing these resources, we hope to promote greater understanding and awareness of mental health issues and to encourage individuals and communities to take action to support the mental health and well-being of all.
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QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor.
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Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) | |
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Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) are promising practices for disaster behavioral health response and recovery.
PFA and SPR intervention strategies are intended for use with children, adolescents, parents and caretakers, families, and adults who are survivors or witnesses exposed to disaster or terrorism. PFA and SPR can also be provided to first responders and other disaster relief workers.
While grounded in the same foundations of disaster response and recovery, there are several differences between PFA and SPR.
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Switchboard Mental Health Courses | |
Switchboard develops and compiles self-paced online courses to address refugee service providers’ professional development needs. Their course list includes e-learning produced by Switchboard and by other training providers. You can select from categories including child, youth, and family services; health and mental health; employment; monitoring and evaluation; and case management. Click on each course to learn more and enroll! | |
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The Intersection of Culture and Trauma in the Care of Diverse Populations trainings are provided to organizations throughout Missouri by the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants’ (USCRI) Refugee Health Promotion Program. This interactive training gives attendees the chance to participate by asking questions and sharing experiences during open discussions. These trainings are free, 2 hours in length, and can be offered virtually or in person. The two trainings available:
Please reach out to Ramya Gruneisen if you are interested in scheduling a training for your organization: rgruneisen@uscrimail.org.
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Most of us would know how to help if we saw someone having a heart attack—we’d start CPR, or at the very least, call 9-1-1. But too few of us would know how to respond if we saw someone having a panic attack or if we were concerned that a friend or co-worker might be showing signs of alcoholism.
Mental Health First Aid takes the fear and hesitation out of starting conversations about mental health and substance use problems by improving understanding and providing an action plan that teaches people to safely and responsibly identify and address a potential mental illness or substance use disorder.
When more people are equipped with the tools they need to start a dialogue, more people can get the help they need. Mental Health First Aiders are a vital link between someone experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge and appropriate supports.
Hear from Mental Health First Aiders in your community about how they have used their training to make a difference.
Sign up for a training near you using the button below.
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Take a Mental Health Test | |
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Online screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition.
Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible.
Take a Mental Health Test - MHA Screening
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National School Mental Health Best Practices: Implementation Guidance Modules for States, Districts, and Schools | |
To help states, districts, and schools advance comprehensive school mental health, as well as engage in a planning process around implementation of services, the MHTTC Network Coordinating Office and National Center for School Mental Health developed these modules, which contain trainer and participant manuals, 8 module slide decks designed for delivery in one-hour sessions, and recorded virtual learning sessions that include a deeper dive into the module content. | |
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The modules focus on the following core components of comprehensive school mental health:
- Educators and Student Instructional Support Personnel
- Collaboration and Teaming
- Multi-Tiered System of Supports
- Evidence-Informed Services and Supports
- Cultural Responsiveness and Equity
- Data-Driven Decision Making
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Advances in Mental Health Stigma Reduction | |
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Join this webinar to learn how to:
- Conceptualize and define stigma, particularly as it pertains to mental health and intersectionality.
- Describe the research evidence of how stigma impacts people with mental health conditions worldwide.
- Discuss efforts to combat stigma on societal and individual levels.
Wednesday, May 3 at 10:00 a.m. CT
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Better Together: Building Systems that Care | |
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The National Center for Training and Technical Assistance on Child, Youth, and Family Mental Health (NTTAC) is pleased to announce a no-cost System of Care Summit (SOC Summit).
The SOC Summit is an opportunity for all children’s mental health partners to reunite, renew, and re-energize their efforts to support children and young people with behavioral health needs, as well as their families.
Their virtual doors are open to anyone who is invested in the mental health and wellness of children, youth, and families.
May 9-11, 2023
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Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness | |
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For many individuals with behavioral health disorders, delaying treatment may lead to an increase in symptom severity, an increase in risk factors for safety, and a lower general quality of life. By educating health workers, educators, practitioners, and the general public, it is the hope that the community can begin to combat the stigma against behavioral health disorders and support those experiencing symptoms in getting connected to the resources and interventions they deserve.
Places For People
1001 Lynch Street, St. Louis, MO
Thursday, May 11 from 8:30-11:30 a.m.
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You are NOT Alone: Mental Health Awareness Walk | |
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The Northwest Missouri Suicide Prevention Coalition is inviting you to come out and walk to raise awareness about mental health issues. There will be local resources to learn about, snacks, t-shirts for purchase, door prizes, and the opportunity to write an inspiriting message to others.
Memorial Park
702 North 28th Street Bethany, MO
Saturday, May 20 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
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Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health | |
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Join the Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health for their training series designed for those who work with or care for infants, children and youth. Upcoming workshop topics include ADHD, self-care, trauma, video gaming disorder, moving beyond behaviorism and more. New webinars are added regularly.
Not able to join live? No problem. Each webinar will be recorded and available for registered attendees to watch for 45 days following the live session.
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