Youth Mental Health First Aid

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults & Seniors
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Allowed Ages: Over 18

Program Details

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA is an 8 hour public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents. The Youth Mental Health First Aid USA curriculum is primarily focused on information participants can use to help adolescents and transition-age youth, ages 12-18.

Participants learn to support a youth developing signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in an emotional crisis by applying a core five-step action plan:

-Assess for risk of suicide or harm

-Listen non-judgmentally

-Give reassurance and information

-Encourage appropriate professional help

-Encourage self-help and other support strategies