Mental Health First Aid Training - Youth

Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. Like physical First Aid and CPR, MHFA helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis until professional assistance is obtained or the crisis is resolved. Studies show that MHFA training reduces stigma, improves knowledge, and increases first-aid actions toward people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.

The course will cover the following:

• 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.

All registered learners will complete a 2-hour, self-paced online assignment PRIOR TO THE TRAINING, and participate in a 5-hour, in-person Instructor-led training. The 2-hour online portion MUST be completed before attending the instructor-led training. Failure to complete the online portion will result in participants being turned away at the door.

In the event that you need to reschedule your in-person training, please contact the instructor at [email protected]

Please note - no lunch is provided during this training.

Cost:

• $85.00 with printed books and materials
• $65.00 with only electronic copies of books and materials

NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events often are offered on future dates.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office at [email protected] or (321) 633-1702 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

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