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Recognizing and Supporting Students with Anxiety and Depression

Please note: This training can be found on our Benchmark Learning Management System. To register, create your account or log in here, then either search for your desired training under “Available Training” or return to this page and click "Register" below to be taken directly to the event page. For more information or help, please refer to this page.

Description

This program will provide an overview of anxiety and depression in youth and offer strategies for supporting those identified students in your role in the school community. Tier 1, 2, and 3 supports will be discussed, and time will be provided for questions. 
Topics to be covered include:
•    Differentiating between anxiety and stress
•    Differentiating between depression and sadness
•    Warning signs and symptoms
•    Appropriate responses to anxiety behaviors
•    Behavioral de-escalation 
•    Suicidal ideation in youth
•    Mitigating the long-term effects of mental health issues at a young age
•    The role of supporting adults

Intended Audience

This training is intended for school mental health personnel, K-12 educators, school and campus security personnel, prevention providers, law enforcement, probation officers, school and campus administration, treatment professionals, student conduct professionals, prosecutors, residence life staff, and other interested school, campus or community personnel.

Partial In-service Credit

Partial In-service Credit (PIC) for law enforcement is pending approval. Credit for School Security officers will be offered. 

Cost

There is no fee to attend this training.

Registration

Pre-registration is required.
Please use this link to register:

Please note that the DCJS registration system does not have the capacity to sort eligible from ineligible registrants. Therefore, anyone who registers will receive a confirmation. It is the responsibility of the DCJS assigned course director to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Registrants not accepted will be notified via the email address provided during registration.
 

For More Information, Contact:

Betsy Bell
(804) 997-1658
Betsy.bell@dcjs.virginia.gov