Youth Mental Health First Aid
Learn how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
Who should attend:
- parents
- family members
- caregivers, teachers
- school staff
- neighbors
- health and human services workers
- other caring citizens
For more information, please email Wil Sampson-Bernstrom at [email protected].
To register, please complete this form.
