Youth Mental Health First Aid Clinton

1800 Community Drive,Clinton MO 64735

06 April, 2021

Description

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. 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. The course will teach you how to apply the ALGEE action plan: Assess for risk of suicide or harm Listen nonjudgmentally Give reassurance and information Encourage appropriate professional help Encourage self-help and other support strategies This course is only open to participants who live or work in Missouri. The course is valued at $170 per person, but is being offered to you at no cost by Missouri's Department of Mental Health Course requires advanced registration. Participants must register 2 weeks in advance (1 month is recommended). Course Format: This course is currently being planned in person. The ever evolving situation with COVID-19 makes it hard to predict what will be safe months in advance. Participants should be prepared to be present and actively engaged for the whole course. Participants will have 60 minutes for lunch. Course is scheduled from 9:00am-4:30pm.