YOUTH MHFA
The Academy at Goodwill
Nov 26, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Online: is an 8 hour 100% online course
Details
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach individuals 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. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
Cost covers materials, training and certification through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Classes are limited to 15 participants each.
Each registrant will need:
2 hours for Pre-work
Access to a webcam.
Separate accounts/logins for proof of attendance, testing and certification.
Payment
MHFA
$0.00
Total
$0.00