Missouri Department of Mental Health

Courses

Managing Mental Health

Everything is not really ‘fine”   New research is finding more than half of farm families are dealing with symptoms of depression or anxiety. Josie Rudolphi is with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. “A majority of our respondents would rate their mental health as good, despite also meeting the criteria for perhaps mild, moderate, or …

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988

12 Videos What is 988 History of 988 Vision of 988 MSCA Crisis Manual DESE Model Policy Suicide Prevention for Schools How Effective is the Lifeline? How is 988 Different from 911? Who Will I Be Connected To? When To Reach Out For Support Missouri’s 988 Model What Happens When You Contact 988?

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Heroes that Help

Heroes That Help 7 Videos Beckie Gierer Interview 23:00 Ann Bax Interview 24:29 Rachel Jones Interview 15:47 Terry Cassil Interview 14:53 Owen Hasson Interview 17:58 Jeana Thomas Interview 15:19 Clint Barnett Interview 20:59

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HappierU

Welcome to Happier U! Did you know choosing to see the glass half full and focusing on the positive helps you be more resilient and happier you? Check out Happier U’s collection of videos, podcasts, and digital content, providing science-based advice, strategies, and coping mechanisms for stressful situations. This digital resource center is aimed at promoting mental health …

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Wellbeing Playbook for Healthcare

This course provides practices used in behavioral health and developmental disability state operated facilities and programs, as well as other diverse hospital and healthcare settings across the state.

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Trauma Informed Care for Teens

This course gives teens a basic understanding of how trauma can take on many forms and how protective factors can help you bounce back from hard times. Through brief educational lessons and quizzes, it shares ideas about how to get help when you need it. Appropriate for ages 13+ Watch the Video Trailer Meet the …

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Trauma Informed Care for Adults

This course gives an overview of trauma-informed care for adults through brief lessons and quizzes. Trauma awareness and resilience building can help us grow as caregivers, mentors, friends and community members. Watch the Video Trailer Meet the Instructors Rachel Jones, LPC Missouri Department of Mental HealthManager of Trauma Informed Care, Director of Disaster Response State …

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First Responder Wellness

Mental Health for First Responders These videos aim to boost first responder mental well-being. Engaging and concise, these animated short-form videos provide insights and practical tools to understand trauma, promote resilience, manage stress and prioritize a lifestyle of wellness in the face of demanding work and careers.

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Missouri Model for Trauma Care

Missouri Model for Trauma Care The Missouri Model: A Developmental Framework for Trauma Informed (MO Model) provides a map for organizations as they begin their journey toward trauma informed; presenting a developmental continuum beginning with trauma aware and ending with trauma informed. The MO Model is based on principles that were adapted from Fallot and …

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TeachWell Microlearning for Educators

Elevate your teaching experience with our innovative microlearning course designed specifically for Missouri educators. Gain practical insights and tools to cultivate strong mental health habits in the classroom, enabling you to create a supportive and nurturing learning environment. Through short, engaging lessons, discover strategies to promote self-care, foster emotional well-being, and enhance resilience among both …

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Comprehensive Approach

Missouri’s Comprehensive Public Health Approach for Resilience to Mitigate the Impact of Trauma describes the components of a comprehensive community response to promote health and resilience to address the potential impact of trauma and adversity, bringing together the pieces necessary to create healthy and supportive communities, families, and children.  This approach can help identify the …

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