Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This 8-hour training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to adolescents (ages 12-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
Who should take this training?
- Teachers
- School staff
- Coaches
- Camp counselors
- Youth group leaders
- Parents
- People who work with youth
What does the training cover?
- Common signs and symptoms of mental illnesses in this age group, including:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Common signs and symptoms of substance use
- How to interact with an adolescent in crisis
- How to connect the adolescent with help
Cost of training:
1-20 trainees: $1,150
21-40 trainees: $1,550
Duration:
8 hours