Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) teaches adults how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children & adolescents ages 12-18. Course participants should be at least 18 years old. 

What is Covered

• Common signs & symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, easting disorders, and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD)
• Common signs & symptoms of substance use challenges
• How to interact with a child or adolescents in crisis
• How to connect the youth with appropriate help
• Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care, and the impact of social media & bullying

Ways to Learn

1. In Person- Learners receive their training during a 6.5 hour, instructor-led, in person session
2. Blended- Learners complete a 2-hour self-paced online course, and participate in a 4.5-5.5 hour, instructor-led training. Instructor-led trainings can be virtual or in-person.

Who Should Know YMHFA

• ​Teachers
• School Staff
• Coaches
• Camp Counselors
• Youth Group Leaders
• Parents
• Adults who Work with Youth
• *Schools providing Teen Mental Health First Aid are required to have 10% of staff trained in Youth Mental Health First Aid

For more information or to schedule a training, call Prevention Plus.