Youth Mental Health First Aid - Virtual
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Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches adults how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. This is an online interactive course presented by Needham Health and Human Services.
Virtual over Zoom
Thursday, January 22nd
9am-3pm
Deadline to register is Thursday, January 15th
Who should know Mental Health First Aid?
- Teachers
- School Staff
- Camp Counselors
- Youth Group leaders
- Parents
and all adults who work with youth.
Please note: there is about 2 hours of self-paced pre-work prior to the class - the class is an interactive virtual class.
What is covered in Youth Mental Health First Aid?
- Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and attention deficit disorder (ADHD)
- Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges
- How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis
- How to connect the youth with help
- Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying
Contact Sara Shine, LICSW with any questions at sshine@needhamma.govor by calling 781-455-7500 ext. 71264
or Karen Shannon at kshannon@needhamma.gov or by calling 781-455-7940 ext.71215