YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (YMHFA) is an 8 hour program designed to teach adults how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions related challenge or 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 include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD) and eating disorders. Mental Health First Aid uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis; select interventions and provide initial help; and connect young people to professional, peer, social, and self-help care.

Presenter: Chris Herman, Certified Instructor

Registration Link:  Youth Mental Health First Aid (constantcontact.com)

Registration will close on Thursday, January 11, 2024.

LOCATION: Brook Lane Community Room

PHONE: 301-733-0331 x1228

EMAIL: curt.miller@brooklane.org

COST: Free