Webinar

Mental Health 2.0: Advancing Support in IDD

About This Webinar

Mental health plays a critical role in the quality of life for individuals with IDD, but it’s often underrecognized. Direct support professionals (DSPs) need to know how to identify mental health concerns, apply trauma‑informed and person‑centered strategies, and better support the individuals they serve.

Watch this on-demand session to hear Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD., LMSW, dive into recognizing mental health concerns and delivering compassionate, person‑centered support.

You’ll also learn:

How to recognize common mental health conditions that individuals with IDD may experience

Signs of emotional distress or changes in behavior that may indicate a mental health concern

How mental health needs can look different for people with IDD

Presenter

Christina M. Marsack-Topolewski PhD, LMSW

Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University

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