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Psychoeducation

Education about mental health is a proactive and empowering way to minimize the potential impact of life stressors. Psychoeducation is a preventative method that is valuable for all ages, especially for children and adolescents, and is one of the most effective evidence-based practices in clinical and community mental health settings.

Psychoeducational knowledge can provide an individual the awareness and skills needed to navigate a stressor with intention and clarity.

Stressors are inevitable and unpredictable, ranging from the first day of school to interpersonal conflicts to loss and change. Psychoeducation can minimize the negative impact that these stressors have and allow you to continue to move strategically toward your overall goals. With a foundation of psychoeducation, awareness, and skills, an individual is more likely to maintain a more direct path towards their goals with resilience.