Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

15150 Merry Cat Ln,Belle Haven VA 23306

18 June, 2021

Description

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is designed to teach parents, teachers, and those that interact with youth. Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) 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. YMHFA 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. The training room gets cold, please plan accordingly.