Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health

09/02/2026

Whether you work with kids all day or come home to your own after work (or both!), the back-to-school transition is a lot to hold.

New routines. Big feelings. First-day jitters, for kids and grown-ups alike. Swipe through for 4 simple, ways to help kids feel ready, from starting routines early to keeping expectations realistic.

As people who care for Minnesota's youngest kids, whether that's professionally, personally, or both, we know a smoother transition starts with a little preparation and a lot of patience.

Save this post to come back to before the first day of school. 📌

09/01/2026

Sometimes the hardest thing to say out loud is "I'm not okay."

Maybe it's the teenager who seems fine at school but goes quiet at home. The parent who's smiling in every photo but running on empty. The friend who says "I'm just tired" one too many times. So often, the people carrying the heaviest things are the ones who look like they're carrying nothing at all.

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, and it's a reminder that we don't have to wait for someone to ask for help before we offer it. A simple "How are you, really?" can open a door. Listening without judgment can make someone feel less alone.

If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7. Call or text 988 to reach a trained counselor, any time, day or night. You are not alone, and help is real.

Let's keep checking in on each other, this month and always. 💜💚
***dePreventionMonth

08/29/2026

🎉 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Infant & Early Childhood Multidisciplinary Conference!

Join us November 15–17 at the St. Paul RiverCentre for three days of learning, connection, reflection, and community centered on the mental health and well-being of Minnesota’s youngest children and their families.

The IEC Conference brings together people from across disciplines because supporting young children takes all of us. Whether you work in infant and early childhood mental health, child care, early education, home visiting, health care, social work, family support, child welfare, public health, or another family-serving field, there is a place for you here.
Why attend? 💚

✨ Learn from experts and one another
✨ Explore practical tools and emerging ideas you can bring back to your work
✨ Earn continuing education hours and IECMH Endorsement® hours
✨ Connect with professionals from across Minnesota and beyond
✨ Be part of a multidisciplinary community committed to helping young children and families thrive

More than a conference, we hope this is a place to find your people, strengthen your practice, and leave feeling reconnected to why this work matters.

📅 November 15–17, 2026
📍 St. Paul RiverCentre

Registration is officially open! Visit https://macmh.org/conference/infant-early-childhood-conference/ to learn more and save your spot.

08/28/2026

Looking for opportunities to learn, grow, and strengthen your work with children, youth, and families? Our Child & Adolescent Mental Health Training Series has several upcoming opportunities to add to your calendar!

Trainings are offered virtually and on-demand, making it easier to participate wherever you are and fit professional development into your schedule.

Whether you are a mental health professional, educator, social worker, family-serving professional, or someone committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of young people, we would love to have you join us.

➡️ New webinars are added regularly! Visit https://macmh.org/professional-development/training-series/ to explore upcoming trainings and register.

08/27/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month, and on World Su***de Prevention Day, we are creating space for an important conversation about how the way we talk about mental health and su***de matters. 💙

Join Deb Cavitt, MS for Changing the Narrative on Mental Health and Su***de, a virtual training focused on moving conversations toward hope, resilience, reducing stigma, and encouraging help-seeking.

📅 September 10, 2026 | 12–2 PM CST
💻 Virtual
🎓 2 CEUs
💚 Pay What You Can
Cost should not be a barrier to learning. Our Pay What You Can model allows you to choose the registration rate that works for you.
Together, we can change the narrative and strengthen the way we support children, youth, families, and one another.
Learn more and register at https://macmh.org/professional-development/

08/12/2026

📣 Parents, grandparents, and caregivers — your voice can help create change for children and families!

MACMH is excited to bring the Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) to the Twin Cities Metro Region!

This FREE 20-session leadership certification program is designed to help parents and caregivers build the skills, confidence, and connections to advocate for children and families and help shape stronger systems and communities.

Through PLTI, participants will have opportunities to:
✨ Strengthen their leadership and advocacy skills
✨ Learn how to create meaningful change in their communities
✨ Develop a civic design project around an issue they care about
✨ Connect with other parent and caregiver leaders
✨ Join a nationwide network of PLTI alumni

📅 Kickoff: October 3, 2026
💙 Cost: FREE
📍 Format: Hybrid — virtual and in-person in St. Paul
⏰ Apply by September 4!
Know a parent, grandparent, or caregiver whose voice should be at the table? Please share this opportunity with them!
👉 Apply here https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=o0mjQRaCU06SWADIj_pz6X51-chJlUBLjm3jRj1HdcJUMTE1RkVUQlBFV1dCOVIyQTNORkVZTDUwNi4u

08/11/2026

Ready to move beyond good intentions and put equity into action?
Join us for Equity in Action: Bias, Identity, and Culturally Grounded Practice, presented by Kamy Howard.

This training invites professionals to explore how identity, lived experiences, assumptions, and systems shape the ways we understand and respond to children and families—and how we can move toward more intentional, dignity-centered practices.

✨ Earn CEHs
🌱 Earn hours toward Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement®
⭐ Develop Approved

Designed for professionals working in mental health, early childhood, education, child welfare, family support, and community-based settings.

👉 Check out the flyer for details and register today! https://members.macmh.org/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=37366

08/06/2026

Stay connected with MACMH and never miss an opportunity to learn, connect, and grow! Join today https://macmh.org/restricted-content/?amo_redirect_to=https://macmh.org/member-center/

08/04/2026

This Thursday! Join us for Demystifying Misophonia: Coping and Healing Strategies for Families and Providers.
Misophonia can have a significant impact on children, families, and the professionals who support them. In this engaging virtual training, Sara Barrick, MS, LMFT, SEP, will explore what's happening in the brain and body and share practical, trauma-informed strategies you can begin using right away.
📅 Thursday, August 6
🕛 12:00–2:00 PM CST
🎓 2 CEUs | $40
Can't make it live? Register anyway! You'll receive access to the recording so you can watch the training when it works best for your schedule while still benefiting from the valuable content.
Whether you're a therapist, social worker, educator, healthcare provider, or caregiver, this session offers practical insights you can put into practice immediately.
Register today and reserve your spot! https://macmh.org/professional-development/training-series/

Join us for August's Training Series:
Demystifying Misophonia: Coping and Healing Strategies for Families and Providers
This virtual training will help caregivers and professionals better understand misophonia—what is happening in the brain and body, why certain sounds can trigger intense reactions, and how to respond with compassion and practical strategies.
Register today: https://members.macmh.org/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=37362

07/29/2026

Registration for the 7th Annual Minnesota Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response (MetrCCS) Virtual Summit closes this Friday, July 31!

Don't miss your opportunity to join professionals from across Minnesota and beyond for two days of learning, collaboration, and innovation in mental health crisis response.

When you register, you'll be able to:
✔️ Attend sessions live on August 4–5
✔️ Earn continuing education credits
✔️ Connect with professionals across disciplines
✔️ Access all summit recordings to watch on your own schedule after the event

Learn more and register today: https://macmh.org/metrccs-summit-2026-home-page/