Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) teaches adults how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth (ages 6-18).
Participants will be required to pay a $23.95 fee for the training. Optional materials can be purchased for an additional charge.
Target Audience(s):
Adults who work or interact with youth (ages 6-18)
Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
- Describe the purpose of Youth Mental Health First Aid and the role of the First Aider,
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges that may impact youth,
- Explain the impact of traumatic experiences and the role of resilience on adolescent development,
- Apply appropriate steps of the YMHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to crisis and non-crisis situations, and
- Choose the appropriate methods for self-care following the application of YMHFA in a crisis or non-crisis situation.
Total Number of Modules or Sessions: 1-2
Total Number of Hours for Program Delivery: 6
Program Delivery:
- Educational Class
- Educational Video (Online or DVD)
- Group Discussion
- Webinar
- Workshop
Primary Contact:
Bobbie Jo Bensaid, bjs397@msstate.edu
