Youth Mental Health First Aid

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, 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 ADHD), and eating disorders.

The majority of this training will be in-person but also includes approximately 2 hours of online prework, which must be completed prior to attending the live event.

Several weeks before the event, you'll receive an email with instructions on how to register for the MHFA's online portal, where you can complete the prework.

Location: TBD but will be held in Emporia.

Host or Publisher CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness