Name of Organization: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Organizer's Name: Cammy L. Hazim

Email: Chazim@afsp.org

Phone: (281) 757-1394

What organization or workgroup are you representing?: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

What type of event or training are you submitting?: Online Training

Date of Event: September 26, 2024

Time of Event: 12:00pm-1:00pm

Location of Event: Zoom

Is Registration Required?: Yes

Organization Website: http://afsp.org/southeasttexas

Registration Link: https://itsrealmiddle0926.attendease.com/

What is the mission of the event?: Intended for middle school classes or community settings with groups of teens, ages from 11 to 15, It’s Real: Teens and Mental Health for Middle School is a 45-minute program that provides young people with mental health education and resources. The program raises awareness about mental health issues, how to start a conversation about mental health, the importance of self-care, and how to reach out for help.

Who should attend this event?: Attendees will learn:
What mental health is and how it's both similar to and different from, physical health
How to notice signs of someone needing help
Tips and strategies for having a caring conversation with someone they might be worried about
Methods of self-care for mind, body, soul, and surroundings
Examples of trustworthy resources
How reaching out to trusted adults can help teens manage their mental health
*Participants must be 11 or older to attend.

Zoom Contact Email: Texas@afsp.org