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Would you like to know more about the Clinical Mental Health Counseling field? How about hearing about several professionals' experiences from various life paths? Oakland University is hosting a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Panel, featuring our very own Dr. James Hansen, on October 7th from 12:00 to 1:30 PM in the Oakland Center's Lake Superior Room! Want to know more about the other members of the panel? Check out the flyer below! We hope to see you there!

An important course where you can make a difference in your workplace and beyond.

First Aid for Mental Health. This course provides learners with the knowledge to identify suspected mental health conditions as well as skills to start a conversation and be able to signpost a person towards professional help. Booking details are on the poster. #nucotraining #mentalhealthtraining #mentalhealthawareness #employermentalhealthawareness

First Aid for Mental Health. This course provides learners with the knowledge to identify suspected mental health conditions as well as skills to start a conversation and be able to signpost a person towards professional help. Booking details are on the poster. #nucotraining #mentalhealthtraining #mentalhealthawareness #employermentalhealthawareness

Imagine a world where every mental health call gets answered. Now stop imagining. With 160 million Americans out of reach of mental health professionals, it's time for innovative solutions. Lay Counselors are people without traditional mental health licenses or degrees who can provide crucial mental health services. Often what makes counseling successful is the sense of feeling heard, without judgment. In the Lay Counselor Academy, we use relational, evidenced-based counseling strategies to cultivate trust and safety. Ready to be part of the solution? Dive deeper into how lay counseling is bridging the mental health service gap. Check the link in the comments below. #mentalhealth #healthservices #mentalhealthcounseling #counseling

Imagine a world where every mental health call gets answered. Now stop imagining. With 160 million Americans out of reach of mental health professionals, it's time for innovative solutions. Lay Counselors are people without traditional mental health licenses or degrees who can provide crucial mental health services. Often what makes counseling successful is the sense of feeling heard, without judgment. In the Lay Counselor Academy, we use relational, evidenced-based counseling strategies to cultivate trust and safety. Ready to be part of the solution? Dive deeper into how lay counseling is bridging the mental health service gap. Check the link in the comments below. #mentalhealth #healthservices #mentalhealthcounseling #counseling

NEW mental health resources are now available through myWellmark!     From mental health assessments and case management to hotlines and educational resources.     Put your mental health first and learn more at the link below: https://lnkd.in/gk6DZUuv

I highly recommend the Mental Health First Aid Australia course to enhance your capabilities in supporting individuals facing mental health challenges. This comprehensive training equips you with vital skills to recognize early signs, provide initial support, and guide individuals towards appropriate resources. #mentalhealth #mhfa #firstaid

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and prioritising your mental health has never been more important. It is easy to feel helpless when you know someone suffering from a mental illness, and knowing what to say and do can be an almost impossible task. However, one way to combat mental health issues in yourself and others is a Mental Health First Aid Course. At OJ Safety, we offer 1-day and 2-day MHFA courses that teach you how to identify symptoms and provide support where possible. If you are looking to gain the skills of how to intervene safely and provide the correct support, then why not get in touch? #ojsafety #mentalhealthawarenessweek #mentalhealthfirstaid #firstaid

What does God's Word have to say about anxiety and how does that inform the action we take? In this third and final installment of "Talking About Anxiety" Pastor Nathan Grewe, student intern for mental health counseling at Lutheran Family Service, shares encouragement and next steps for those dealing with anxiety. Check out parts one and two! Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gk8qKEB4