Gadsden High School Staff to Receive Youth Mental Health Training This March

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Gadsden Independent School District (GISD) is set to conduct Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training for all staff at Gadsden High School, marking a significant step in supporting student mental health. This initiative aims to equip educators with the skills to identify early signs of mental health and substance-use issues among students and to connect them with necessary support services. The training sessions are scheduled for March 4 and March 11, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Gadsden High School will be the first in the district to have its entire staff participate in this program, funded through a grant aimed at enhancing social-emotional learning.
Key Details: • Training dates: March 4 and March 11, 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Location: Gadsden High School, Sunland Park, New Mexico • First high school in GISD to train all staff in YMHFA • Program funded through a grant for social-emotional learning initiatives