Youth Mental Health First Aid
March 28 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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 AD/HD), and eating disorders.
This course is being offered at no cost in the blended format. The instructor-led portion will take place on March 28, 2025 from 9:15am – 3pm in downtown State College. Prior to the start of the instructor-led portion, the participant will need to complete a self-paced introduction virtually, which usually takes about 2 hours.
To register for this course, please email info@janamariefoundation.org