Youth Mental Health First Aid - Virtual, Wed., September 23, 8 am - 12 pm

Youth Mental Health First Aid - Virtual Training

When: Wed. September 23, 2020  

Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cost: Free

Participants MUST first complete a two-hour online, self-paced session before entering the virtual class via ZOOM on September 23. Participants will receive links to both the self-paced session and following virtual session.

What is 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.

Please note this class may be too basic for those who work in mental health services.

This class is funded by Fairview Foundation and sponsored by Ramsey County Public Health. 

Questions? Email Kate: ketaylor@healtheast.org