Youth Training for Adults

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. 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.

Upcoming Trainings

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Testimonials

“As adults, we sometimes forget how hard it was being an adolescent. When we see a kid who is just miserable at school, we might think they choose to be that way – or that it’s just part of adolescence. But in fact, they might be in a mental health crisis, one they certainly did not choose and do not want. When a teacher says, ‘How can I be helpful?’ that is a powerful question.” –Alyssa Fruchtenicht, School-Based Mental Health Counselor

“The course taught me how to get students the help they need, especially in an emergency." –Tori Wardrip, Art Teacher, Lewis and Clark Middle School(via Mindshift)

"I just wanted to thank you for that training and the confidence it gave me to actual approach her [person in crisis]. I don’t think I would have done that had I not had the training.” -Anonymous