One in Ten Children across the Nation: Impacted by Mental Illness

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, (NAMI), mental illness affects everyone. Nearly 60 million Americans experience a mental health condition every year. Regardless of race, age, religion or economic status, mental illness impacts the lives of at least one in four adults and one in 10 children across the United States.

Senate Bill 460 requires prospective teachers, counselors, principals, nurses, and all other appropriate personnel to be trained in how to:

• Recognize students at risk of committing suicide, including students who are or may be the victims of or who engage in bullying; 

• Recognize students displaying early warning signs and a possible need for early mental health or substance abuse intervention, and

• Intervene effectively with students by providing notice and referral to parent or guardian so appropriate action (such as seeking mental health or substance abuse services) may be taken.

Region 7 ESC is offering Mental Health and Education Training on August 12. 

This TEA-endorsed training will meet the requirements of SB 460, and is open to teachers, counselors, principals, and all other appropriate personnel. This is a 3-hour training and the sessions are: 044075 (AM) and 044077 (PM). For more information contact Adrian Knight in the Federal Programs Department at 903-988-6810 or Tricia Honzell at 903-988-6906.

August 12 sessions are available for registration: 044075 (AM) and 044077 (PM).