Youth & Resiliency Training: Ending the Silence

Ending the Silence presented by the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Mid-Carolina Wednesday, December 9th from 3:00 - 4:00 pm. Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. Every year thousands of individuals die by suicide, leaving behind their friends and family members to navigate the tragedy of loss. Join UWM’s Youth & Resiliency Series for an “Ending the Silence” training led by the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

A free 60-minute presentation for parents, school staff, and student caregivers that helps raise awareness around mental health conditions. The presentation includes:

• Warning signs
• Facts and statistics of mental health conditions
• Suicide awareness and prevention
• How to approach your student
• How to work with families, caregivers and school staff