Youth Mental Health First Aid

Fairbanks Wellness Coalition is proud to partner with UAF Summer Sessions to provide this much-needed training to Fairbanks! Attendees should plan to attend the full class, as well as complete a short (1-2 hour) online course. Breakfast and lunch will be provided!

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions 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. To learn more, download the Mental Health First Aid for Youth one-pager.

Host or Publisher Fairbanks Wellness Coalition