Youth Mental Health First Aid

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches individuals how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. You will learn common signs/symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges in this age group including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), how to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis, how to connect youth with help, and discussions around trauma, self-care, social media, and bullying. This training is offered fully in-person (6.5 hours) or Blended (2 hours online and 5.5 hours in-person).