Next Live Training
MENTAL ILLNESS

RECORDING AVAILABLE
- How to deal with GOOD days and BAD days
- What to do when someone is disruptive or potentially dangerous
- How to respond to someone with delusions (and the two types of delusions you should be concerned about)

MAY 26, 2022
1:00 PM CENTRAL
11 AM PT / 12 PM MT / 2 PM ET
- Basic overview of the major mental health conditions
- Special focus on schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and personality disorders

JUNE 9, 2022
1:00 PM CENTRAL
11 AM PT / 12 PM MT / 2 PM ET
Have a question about the training or how to handle a specific situation?
Now’s your chance to ask an expert!
Dr. Eric Ward (Doctorate in Psychology, entire career working in mental health) will co-host a Q&A with Ryan and answer your tough questions.

JULY 14, 2022
1:00 PM CENTRAL
11 AM PT / 12 PM MT / 2 PM ET
Watch Ryan’s interviews with several brave people who are dealing with mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar, personality disorders, etc.) and are willing to share about their struggles.
You’ll hear:
- How they were diagnosed
- What their “bad days” look like
- What they wish people knew about their illness
- And much more!
You can watch the training live, or watch the replay.
Recordings will be available via Zoom for 4 weeks following the live trainings.
PURCHASE SEATS HERE
FREE FOR MEMBERS
Library staff in the following states can attend for free under your state's license:
TAUGHT BY RYAN DOWD
Former Executive Director of a large homeless shelter outside of Chicago.
Global trainer to libraries, police departments, nonprofits and other organizations on how to compassionately manage problematic behavior from troubled individuals.