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Youth Mental Health First Aid

Fri, Jul 19

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Zoom Conference

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge.

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Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid

Time & Location

Jul 19, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT

Zoom Conference

About the event

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens 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 KNOW MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID? 

• Teachers.

 • School Staff. 

• Coaches. 

• Camp Counselors. 

• Youth Group Leaders. 

• Parents, Aunt, Uncles, Grandparents, Cousins, Caring Neighbors

• Adults who Work with Youth.

• Faith-Based Leaders, Sunday School Teachers.

• Police/Fire/Rescue.

• Social Workers.

• Therapists/Counselors.

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