SHIELD's mental health training series focuses on promoting mental well-being in school settings. This multi-disciplinary series is relevant to all school health professionals, and the following trainings can be taken in any order:

The Impact of Trauma on the Body, Brain, and Behavior

The Impact of Trauma on the Body, Brain, and Behavior
Do you feel confident in your ability to recognize and respond to trauma experienced by your students? Are you aware of the tendency to misinterpret trauma-related behaviors in Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) students?

The MTSS Framework and Comprehensive School Mental Health Systems

The MTSS Framework and Comprehensive School Mental Health Systems
Do you feel your school/district has high-quality and comprehensive school mental health support? Are you interested in learning about what a Comprehensive School Mental Health System looks like?

Psychopharmacology Update for School Nurses: Working Inter-professionally within your environment

Psychopharmacology Update for School Nurses: Working Inter-professionally within your environment
Do you feel prepared to care for students taking medication for psychiatric diagnoses? Do you have systems of collaboration established with your school interdisciplinary teams to offer high-quality care across the school setting to these students?