Please register here. TLC Credit: IS, SEBMH

Presenter(s): Barry Schreier, PhD, Director of Higher Education Programming at Scanlan Center for School Mental Health, Clinical Professor of Counseling Psychology at University of Iowa College of Education and Gerta Bardhoshi, PhD, Director of Research and Training at Scanlan Center for School Mental Health; Professor of Counselor Education atUniversity of Iowa College of Education

Description: A suicide attempt left 16-year-old varsity cheerleader, Emma Benoit, paralyzed, but propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience to help others find hope, and shine more light on the fact that 20 young people die every day by suicide in the in the United States. My Ascension is a feature length documentary that chronicles Emma's inspiring journey and quest to walk again, as she works to bring Hope Squad, a school-based suicide prevention program, to Louisiana. The film also highlights the stories of two remarkable young people who tragically did not survive their attempts, and we learn first-hand from their families, friends, school officials and suicide prevention experts about the devastating effects of suicide and what can be done to prevent it.

Learning Goals: 1) The participant will identify at least one community organization or person they can connect with if they are experiencing mental health challenges, 2) The participant will better understand how to broach the topic of mental wellness with youth, parents, and others in their community, 3) The participant will feel encouraged to partner with other community organizations and their local schools to address mental wellness. 

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