Youth Mental Health First Aid
Mon, Jul 29
|Northern Regional Center
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.
Time & Location
Jul 29, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Northern Regional Center, 350 E Holding Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
About the Event
The Poe Center, in conjunction with Village of C.A.R.E., is excited to present Youth Mental Health First Aid.
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. 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.
WHO SHOULD KNOW MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID?
- Teachers.
- School Staff.
- Coaches.
- Camp Counselors.
- Youth Group Leaders.
- Parents.
- Adults who Work with Youth.
The course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE): Assess for risk of suicide or harm. Listen nonjudgmentally. Give reassurance and information. Encourage appropriate professional help. Encourage self-help and other support strategies.
Delivery Format:
In Person Learniing with Certified Instructor
(Breaks included)
Date & Time:
July 29, 2024 9:00AM - 5:00 PM (lunch on your own)
Where to Register:
https://www.poehealth.org/events/ymhfa-729/ or email j.fowler@poehealth.org with questions.
Registration closes on July 25, 2024.