Lauryn's Law
Response to Indicators of Mental Illness and Behavioral Distress
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Lauryn's Law Credit: 1 Only $299
This course meets the requirement for re-certification as a Professional School Counselor outlined in Lauryn’s Law. Participant will explore curriculum that will increase their knowledge and skills to understand and respond to the social, emotional, and personal development of students. Through this course, educators will explore indicators of mental illness and behavioral distress; including depression, trauma, violence, youth suicide, and substance abuse. Students will identify professional resources to help students in crisis. This course provides a current overview of supports and resources for distribution to parents or guardians, school staff, and students, as needed.
Introduction Video
Introduction
New York Times - Preventing Teen Suicide: What the Evidence Shows article
Time Magazine - Teen Depression and Anxiety: Why the Kids Are Not Alright article
Psychology Today - How Violence Spreads Like a Contagious Disease article
Teens and Mental Illness article
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