Youth Mental Health First Aid (Blended) is proudly presented to you by CEQ SCO Family of Services. Thank you. We hope that you enjoy your course.
*This Blended Learning delivery requires completion of the 2 hour asynchronous online pre-work prior to the date of the virtual session. Information on accessing the pre-work will be provided upon registration.
Youth Mental Health First Aid USA is a National Council for Behavioral Health, public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. Mental Health First Aid uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis; select interventions and provide initial help; and connect young people to professional, peer, social, and self-help care. The course teaches participants the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among adolescents, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, eating disorders, AD/HD, disruptive behavior disorders, and substance use disorder. Participants do not learn to diagnose, nor how to provide any therapy or counseling – rather, 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. The course is designed for adults who regularly interact with adolescents, aged 12-18 years old (teachers, school staff, coaches, youth group leaders, parents, etc.).