Changing The Narrative On Mental Health

1240 25th Street South,Fargo ND 58103

17 August, 2022

Description

Talking about mental health and suicide can be uncomfortable bringing up different feelings, beliefs, and attitudes for everyone. Changing the Narrative on Mental Health and Suicide is an interactive conversation that will help participants change perceptions of mental health. Participants will:• Understand the importance of language surrounding Mental Health and Suicide• Identify risk and protective factors• Feel empowered to respond to someone is distress• Discuss feelings, beliefs, and attitudes while talking about Mental Health and Suicide Presenters:Rory Beil, Health Promotion Director for Clay County Public Health Karen Nitzkorski, Suicide Prevention Coordinator, ReThink Mental Health This training was developed by the Suicide Prevention Unit within the Minnesota Department of Health in collaboration with the Minnesota Suicide Prevention Taskforce.