Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) teaches high school students (ages 15-18, grades 10-12) how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among their friends and peers. tMHFA trainings can be held for teens at schools and/or youth-serving organizations.
What is Covered
Common signs & symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges
Common signs & symptoms of a mental health crisis and suicide
Impact of school violence & bullying on mental health
How to open the conversation about mental illnesses and substance use with friends and peers
How to seek the help of a responsible and trusted adult
Ways to Learn
In person- Lessons are conducted in person in six, 45-minute sessions or three, 90-minute sessions.
Blended- Teens complete a self-paced online lesson, then participate in six live, instructor-led sessions. Instructor-led sessions can be virtual OR in-person
*Each student receives a workbook
Contact Hunter Schaefer for more information or to schedule a training.
