Youth Mental Health First Aid - IN-PERSON CLASS @YMCA

221 Riverside Avenue,Jacksonville FL 32202

27 May, 2022

Description

A skills-based training course empowering individuals to respond to risk factors and warning signs of mental health concerns Made possible by the J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Endowment at Baptist HealthIn-person class COVID protocols: Classroom will be arranged to maintain social distancingClass size will be limitedMasks will be required for the duration of the training IDENTIFY - UNDERSTAND - RESPOND Mental Health First Aid empowers individuals to identify, understand and respond to risk factors and warning signs of mental health and addiction concerns. Participants also learn: a 5-step action plan to help someone developing a mental health problem or someone in crisiswhere to turn for support - professional, peer and self-helptopics covered include depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, addiction disordersThe course also teaches about recovery and resiliency – the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better, and use their strengths to stay well. Participants earn a three-year certification upon completion. Please contact Mary Kelley Moran with questions or more information at [email protected]