Date: Sun Feb 09, 10:00 AM EST - Sun Feb 09, 4:00 PM EST
Category:
- Adult Training
Level:
- Volunteers
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 (ages 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge or is in crisis. 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, disruptive behavior disorders, and eating disorders.
NOTE: This is a blended learning course with a required online portion that must be completed prior to the in-person portion.
Location: A Place for Girls, Chesapeake
Registration Deadline: January 30
