“The It’s Time program had a profound effect on my perception of depression and what it looks like in the school setting. It increased my ability to communicate with students, teachers, and parents. Our staff gained awareness and changed how they look at student struggles and challenges. Thank you for this opportunity to change.”
-School Counselor
Glen Hills Middle School
"As a presenter, the program is extremely easy to follow. The informaiton is straight to the point and allows the presenter to add personal information. I am very anxious to present this program again because the feedback from the school district was very positive."
- Brenda Sooter
Kansas Learning Center for Health
Pre-Conference Workshops
It's Time! Addressing Youth Mental Health
This acclaimed series of programs is designed to reduce the stigma of mental health problems and increase skills for identification, support and referral by teen peers, teachers and staff in youth organizations, and families.
Date/Time:
Saturday, June 21, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Sunday, June 22, 9:00am-12:00pm
Topic:
Mental Health
Presenter:
Sue McKenzie, Director of Education, NAHEC
To register, contact Sue McKenzie by phone at 414-390-2191 or by email. SPACE IS LIMITED
Program Content
Experience of depression in general and in the school setting
Depression and brain chemistry
Strategies youth use to manage and heal
Skills for positive impact on a teen’s experience of depression and connecting with parents
Hope and lessons learned from the journey
Expected Outcomes
Staff participants in the in-service will acquire/demonstrate:
Increased awareness and understanding of youth depression & the important role of adults
Ability to identify and refer youth who are dealing with mental health concerns,
Ability to effectively connect with and support troubled youth,
Ability to engage depressed youth in learning and other positive behaviors, and
Ability to involve parents as partners
Findings from 3-month follow-up Surveys
82% of the in-service participants (primarily teachers) increased their curiosity about students’ attitudes, behaviors and academic problems
82% increased their use of strategies to create positive connections with students who seemed to be struggling with emotional/mental health problems
66% increased their conversations with other school staff about how to better understand student behavior and connect with students
42% increased their contacts with parents about how to best understand and connect with their child, and parents.
Program includes six (6) hours of training, program license, ongoing support throughout the use of the program, 5 program sets including scripts, DVDs, marketing and a Funding Template.
Continuing Education Credits
CHES credits available: Six (6). Participants must register for CHES to receive credits.
Register Today!
To register, please contact Sue McKenzie by phone at 414-390-2191 or by email.
Space is limited.
ENGAGE. CHALLENGE. INSPIRE. 2008, a joint conference of the American Association for Health Education (AAHE) and the National Association of Health Education Centers (NAHEC), is hosted by Discover Health – YMCA of Greater Cincinnati with support by Midwest & Ohio AAHPERDs and SPCHEO.
