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 ADD/ADHD), and eating disorders.

Administrators, counselors, social workers, LSSPs, School Resource Officers, Community Emergency Responders, parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, all other school staff, peers, neighbors, health & human services workers, and other caring citizens

Applicable Federal and State Laws
Assessment
Child Development, Research, How Children Learn
Counselors
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Diversity and Special Needs Populations
Health Education
Health Services
Instruction for Students with Diverse Needs
Instructional Strategies
Other Professional Development
Parental Involvement
School Crisis Management
Social/Emotional Development
Student Behavior
Youth Violence and Substance Abuse

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