Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.

WHO SHOULD KNOW MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID?
Teachers, School Staff, Coaches, Camp Counselors, Youth Group Leaders, Parents, Adults who Work with Youth.

WHAT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COVERS
• Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).
• Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
• How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.
• How to connect the youth with help.
• Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying.

TWO WAYS TO  LEARN
• In-person – Learners will receive their training as an 8-hour, Instructor-led, in-person course.
• Blended – Learners complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course, and participate in a 4.5- to 5.5-hour, Instructor-led training. This Instructor-led Training can be: » A video conference., » An in-person class

COST
We are proud to offer these YMHFA Certifications at the discounted rate of $25 per person.