YMHFA - Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

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.