Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.
Classes are 8:30am-4:30pm. Lunch is on your own!
What the class will cover:
-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.