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EXTERNAL Understanding Youth Mental Health & Suicide

Thursday, September 24, 2026

12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Webinar

Presented by Gateway to Hope

This Lunch and Learn educational event will discuss Understanding Youth Mental Health and Suicide.

Training Overview

We'll explore youth mental health and suicide through the lens of brain development and prevention science. Participants will learn how the developing brain influences emotional regulation and decision-making in young people, and how factors such as environment, stress, and trauma can impact brain development and mental well-being.

Through guided discussion and applied learning, this training emphasizes the importance of recognizing signs of mental distress in youth, having informed and compassionate conversations about suicide, and supporting families through brain health–focused prevention strategies.

Presenter

Matthew S. Stanford, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer, Hope and Healing Center & Institute

Learning Focus

This training provides a framework for understanding:

  • How brain development affects emotional regulation and decision-making in youth
  • The impact of environment, stress, and trauma on the developing brain
  • The importance of recognizing mental distress, discussing suicide, and supporting families through prevention and brain health strategies
Learning Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand how brain development impacts emotional regulation and decision-making in young people.
  2. Identify mental distress in youth and understand the importance of discussing suicide.
  3. Understand how to support families and youth mental health while promoting brain health and prevention.
Continuing Education

Licensed Mental Health Providers may earn up to 1.0 CE hour. Gateway to Hope adheres to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council guidelines. Please check with your state or provincial regulatory boards, as they retain final authority on whether this training may be accepted for CE credit.

Disclaimer: The content discussed in this presentation does not provide medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.