Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (YMHFA)
Description:This training runs from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm full participation is required. 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 (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.
Facilitator: Kelly Swartwood - SDO-03509+
Credits: 8.00
Course Dates: 2/6/2020
Session Times: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Registration begins at 7:45 AM)
Registration Deadline: 1/31/2020
Semester: Fall
Location: BLaST IU 17 Williamsport Office
Directions: Please refer to our webpage at www.iu17.org for directions.
Cost: $50.00
Book, ACT 28 processing and lunch will be provided.
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