Youth Mental Health First Aid | March 7
Please Note: The Youth Mental Health First Aid course consists of two hours of self-paced content followed by six hours of instructor-led training. The self-paced computer training must be completed at least three days prior to the beginning of the course and the one-hour self-paced post session computer training must be completed as well in order for attendees to obtain certification. Registration ends February 28 at 12 noon.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who might be experiencing a mental health challenge or is in crisis.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
The training will be hosted by YMHFA Certified Instructor Cecilia Eva Tenorio, Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator at Community Advocates Public Policy Institute. For any additional questions or if you would like to set up a meeting to discuss details and logistics of the training, please email Cecilia Tenorio at ctenorio@communityadvocates.net
Community Advocates PPI is pleased to be able to offer this training valued at $170 at no cost to participants made possible through Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT) grant funding. We look forward to hearing from you!
