WHY YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID?

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of
mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This training gives adults who work with
youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages
6-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to
the appropriate care.

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.

VIRTUAL Format:
Participants will complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course, and then participate in a 6 hour, Instructor-led video conference.

Participants will earn a 3-Year Certification upon successful completion of the training requirements.

Please Note: The minimum participant requirement must be met in order to conduct the course. Course may be rescheduled due to low enrollment based on the training guidelines. Registered participants will be notified.