Youth Mental Health First Aid

4230 Elkhart Road,Goshen IN 46526

07 December, 2022

Description

Participants who successfully complete the training will become certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid. **This course is "blended". You will be required to complete a 2 hour self-paced training PRIOR to attending the in-person portion of the course. All necessary links and materials will be provided for you. You will learn: -That the peak age of onset for mental illness is early adolescence. -The unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents. -The importance of intervention. -How to help a youth who is experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. -A 5-step action plan to assist an adolescent in crisis or an adolescent that is exhibiting the signs and symptoms of mental illness. -Resources available to help adolescents with a mental health problem.