Why Register for Mental Health Trainings.....
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.
Who should know Mental Health First Aid: Teachers, school staff, coaches, camp counselors, youth group leaders, parents, adults who work with youth.
You will learn:
1. Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).
2. Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
3. How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.
4. How to connect the youth with help.
5. Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying.
By investing in mental health training, individuals and organizations can create a more informed and compassionate community, ultimately benefiting everyone involved.
Note:
- All trainings are in-person.
- Lunch is on your own.
Youth Mental Health First Aid registrants:
1. An email from Mental Health First Aid Team will be sent to you.
2. You will need to click on the link in the email to start your course. There are 3 steps to complete and receive your certificate.
Step One: Complete the Pre-Evaluation and Opinions Quiz (complete before the in-person training)
Step Two: Attend the in-person training (date and location indicated in the above registration)
Step Three: After the in-person training, complete the Final Exam, Post Evaluations (Knowledge Check & Course Response)
3. You will receive your certificate after you have complete all areas of the above steps.
1. An email from Mental Health First Aid Team will be sent to you.
2. You will need to click on the link in the email to start your course. There are 3 steps to complete and receive your certificate.
Step One: Complete the Pre-Evaluation and Opinions Quiz (complete before the in-person training)
Step Two: Attend the in-person training (date and location indicated in the above registration)
Step Three: After the in-person training, complete the Final Exam, Post Evaluations (Knowledge Check & Course Response)
3. You will receive your certificate after you have complete all areas of the above steps.
For questions, please contact Louanna Benslow, Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainer, at (928) 289-9770 or louanna.benslow@wihcc.org