Youth Mental Health First Aid

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YA Services
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Event Details

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.

WHAT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COVERS

  • Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).

  • Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.

  • How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.

  • How to connect the youth with help.

  • Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying.

This is a full day training. Lunch will be served. 6 hours of Professional Development will be given.