YMHFA - Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (clone)

Youth Mental Health First Aid is an early intervention public education program. It teaches adults how to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge, how to listen nonjudgmentally and give reassurance to a youth who may be experiencing a mental health challenge, and how to refer a person to appropriate professional support and services. Two hours of self-paced prework is required prior to the in-person training. 

Target Audience: Designed for parents, teachers, school staff, coaches, and other adults who regularly interact with young people. 

Core Topics Covered:

• Anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and disruptive behavior disorders.
• Substance use challenges, trauma, and the impact of social media and bullying.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to: 

• Describe the purpose of Youth Mental Health First Aid and the role of the Youth Mental Health First Aider.

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges that may impact youth.

• Explain the impact of traumatic experiences and the role of resilience on adolescent development.

• Apply the appropriate steps of the YMHFA Action Plan (ALGEE ) to non-crisis and crisis situations.

Lunch will be provided.