Youth Mental Health First Aid

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Youth Mental Health First Aid is a free 8 hour training 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.  Free, but register in advance to reserve your spot. 

Students will have a 30 minute lunch break ; lunch will not be provided so please bring your own lunch or there are several fast food options locally.  

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August 29, 8:30am to 4:30pm