Welcome to a new school year!

September is National Suicide Prevention Month.

Here are some links on local & national resources, and events you can participate in:

 

Local Resources:

1. Crisis Text Line - Text MN to 741-741

2. Adult Mental Health Crisis Hotline (by county)

3. Children Mental Health Crisis Hotline (by county)

 

National Resources:

1. National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (English); 1-888-628-9454 (Spanish)

2. The Trevor Project 

3. Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860

4. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 

 

Events:

1. Some MPA members will be present at the Suicide Prevention Collaborative 5K at Woodbury. Come join us in support for suicide prevention! More information can be found here or email us for more information! We are also looking for volunteers to join us.

2. Shout Out Loud! Suicide Prevention and Awareness Benefit

3. Out of the Darkness Twin Cities Walk

Suicide Prevention

NAMI Minnesota's suicide awareness programing is funded largely through grants from the Minnesota Department of Health. To learn more about statewide suicide awareness efforts at MDH, visit their .

Resources | Speaking of Suicide

For Immediate Help with Suicidal Thoughts For Friends and Family For Survivors of Suicide Loss For Survivors of Suicide Attempts For Mental Health Professionals For More Information about Suicide and its Prevention *** For Immediate Help with Suicidal Thoughts If you are in danger of acting on suicidal thoughts or are in any other life-threatening ...

What to Do When a Loved One Is Severely Depressed

Reports of Kate Spade's suicide and struggle with depression instantly transformed her from symbol of polished prep to a blunt reminder that suffering affects all types. Three days later we woke to the news that another beloved figure, Anthony Bourdain, had taken his life.

Suicide on Campus and the Pressure of Perfection

Kathryn DeWitt conquered high school like a gold-medal decathlete. She ran track, represented her school at a statewide girls' leadership program and took eight Advanced Placement tests, including one for which she independently prepared, forgoing the class. Expectations were high. Every day at 5 p.m. test scores and updated grades were posted online.

 

First Friday Forum; Sept 6, 2019

 

Implementing Behavioral Activation Across Mental Health Settings

 

This workshop focuses on core components of BA, strategies to cope with difficult thoughts or rumination that may hinder activation, and implementation strategies to use BA in diverse clinical practices. 

 

Student price: $25 

 
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Rural Behavioral Health Practice Series; Sept 27, 2019

 

Webinar Establishing an Ethical Prime Directive: A Proactive and Informed Approach to Navigating Rural Ethical Dilemmas

 

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First Friday Forum; Oct 4, 2019

 

Sequence IX: Ethics & Risk Management in Complex Clinical Conundrums

 

Topics in this workshop will include: boundaries and multiple relationships, challenging terminations, working with children in the midst of family conflict, coping with disciplinary complaints, and psychotherapy patient requests for legally-related documentation.

 
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Distinguished Scholar Lecture; Oct 30, 2019

 

The Citizen Therapist in a Polarized World

 

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