Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (YMHFA)

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) teaches adults how to recognize unique signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges in youth ages 12-18. YMHFA gives you the tools you need to start the conversation and provide initial support to a young person experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis.

This course is ideal for parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and anyone who works or interacts with young people.

This is a virtual course. You will complete approximately 2 hours of self-paced work online (does not have to be completed all at once) followed by 5 hours of live instructor led class presented on Zoom.

You will learn:

• Common mental health concerns among adults.

• How to reduce stigma.

• How to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.
• The difference between typical adolescent development and a mental health challenge.

• A 5-step action plan to help a young person who may be facing a mental health challenge or crisis.
• The importance of self-care for the Mental Health First Aider

* Please do not register for this class if you have taken Youth Mental Health First Aid in the last 12 months.

**This class is restricted to individuals who live, work, or attend school in Collin County, Texas. If you are from outside this area you can find classes near you here: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/

Participants that complete the full course will earn a three-year certification.

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