Education

Don’t miss the free Parent Resource Symposium!

CALLING ALL PARENTS! Join us for the Fill the Cup Parent Resource Symposium! This event is designed to support and empower parents with tools, resources and inspiration to help navigate the journey of parenting.  The symposium is free to attend. Feel free to join us for a few hours or stay for the entire day. A light […]

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Bring the whole family to the Children’s Mental Health Fair! 

JOIN US! Bring the whole family out for the Children’s Mental Health Fair! Enjoy an afternoon of fun activities, mental health resources and a screening of Inside Out 2 that will begin after the fair at dusk! Together, let’s prioritize mental wellness at ALL AGES to strengthen our community! Event Details:  Food trucks will be

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Learn suicide prevention techniques at the free Community QPR Training 

Saving Lives with QPR: A Simple Approach to Suicide Prevention  The most recent data indicates that Oklahoma has the 9th highest number of deaths by suicide in the country – an alarming and preventable statistic. With the right intervention at the right time, this can be improved. Just as CPR is a critical life-saving technique

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Mental Health in the Black Population: A Focus for Black History Month 

Black History Month serves as a time to reflect on the history, culture and contributions of Black Americans. It is also a time to acknowledge the challenges that continue affecting Black communities today – challenges like the mental health disparity faced by too many individuals in this population. Despite historical advancements in civil rights and

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The critical role of conversations in preventing suicide

For the nation, September 1st marks the beginning of Suicide Prevention Month, and now is a more critical time than ever to elevate the conversation around suicide and its preventability.    Suicide prevention demands a comprehensive approach that encompasses education, support systems and open dialogue. Central to this approach is destigmatization, as destigmatization is far too

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Zarrow Mental Health Symposium opens early bird registration through August 19th

🌟Here’s your chance to attend a nationally-recognized mental health conference at a special low rate🌟  🎉 Calling all mental health professionals, advocates and supporters! Secure your spot at the 30th annual Zarrow Mental Health Symposium by registering early and enjoying exclusive benefits! This year’s theme is Life Stages: Mental Health Across a Lifetime.  📅 Date:

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MHAOK offers free suicide prevention training during Mental Health Awareness Month

Today we offered our annual suicide prevention training, called QPR, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. QPR stands for Question Persuade Refer, and it is an hour-long course that teaches lay people how to intervene if they suspect that someone is battling suicidal ideation. It provides anyone the basic tools to keep those in

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The Zarrow Symposium Call for Presentations deadline is extended

If you missed the April 9th deadline, you have a few more days! The Call for Presentations deadline has been extended to April 15th. See below for more information. The theme for this year’s event is Life Stages: Mental Health Across a Lifetime. We are seeking 60 and 90 minute breakout session proposals where you can

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Resources for those in need

MHAOK reaffirms its commitment to ensuring all Oklahomans have access to the resources and services they need to thrive. Our goal is to, in collaboration with other extraordinary organizations throughout our state, create a safer, more compassionate community. If you or someone you know is in need of support, please know that there are experts

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Zarrow Mental Health Symposium opens its call for presentations

Join us as we explore the many influences throughout our lifetime that can shape our mental health, impact our resilience, and support our recovery. The 2024 theme for our Zarrow Mental Health Symposium is “Mental Health Across a Lifetime.” Mental Health Association Oklahoma is seeking symposium presentation proposals from presenters around the globe interested in sharing information

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