About this Workshop
This workshop aims to deepen the understanding of mental health and equip participants with essential skills for empathetic support. It covers factors that influence mental health and breaks down barriers to seeking support. Through discussions on biases, assumptions, and stigma, participants gain insights on creating a stigma-free environment. Practical tools for providing empathetic support are emphasized, along with highlighting professional and community resources.
Join us for an enlightening session that encourages open conversations, challenges assumptions, and promotes a supportive community.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the mental health continuum and the various factors that influence it.
- Explore the reasons individuals may hesitate to seek mental health support, including examining biases, assumptions, stigma, and discrimination.
- Reflect on personal biases and assumptions to foster a more inclusive and empathetic approach in mental health conversations.
- Gain practical skills for supporting individuals struggling with mental health challenges, creating a positive and supportive atmosphere for meaningful conversations.
Registration deadline: July 4, 2025
If you have any questions, please contact Caley Cross (she/her) at: ccross@ocasi.org