Program: Social & Emotional Learning
 Audience: Anyone who works with or has a youth in their life
 Dates: 12/5/2025
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.
WHAT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COVERS
- Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in
this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders
and attention deficit hyperactivity 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 pre-work must be completed and reflecting 69% before a participant can attend the training.