Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Description

Youth Mental Health First Aid is a course tailored to equip parents, caregivers, educators, health professionals, and community members with the tools to support adolescents (ages 12–18) facing mental health or addiction challenges, including crises. Designed for adults who interact regularly with youth, the course provides essential skills to recognize, understand, and respond effectively.

Participants will explore:

Common mental health challenges in youth

Typical adolescent development

A practical 5-step action plan for handling both crisis and non-crisis situations

Topics include:

Anxiety and depression

Substance use disorders

Conditions involving psychosis

Disruptive behavior disorders (e.g., ADHD)

Eating disorders

This course emphasizes empowerment through education, promoting recovery and resilience to help young people thrive.