Mental Health First Aid teaches school staff how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance abuse challenges among children and adolescents.
Why Mental Health first aid Training
10.2% of youth will be diagnosed with a substance use disorder in their lifetime. Source: Youth Mental Health First Aid**
1 in 5 teens and young adults live with a mental health condition. Source: National Alliance for Mental Illness*
50% of all mental illnesses begin by age 14, and 75% by the mid-20s. Source: Archives of General Psychiatry***
What is included in the training:
- Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive 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.
Who should attend:
- Teachers
- Administrators
- Counselors
- Social Workers
- All adults working with students 12-18
