Date: Tue Jun 23, 10:00 AM EST - Tue Jun 23, 3:00 PM EST
Category:
- Adult Training
Level:
- Volunteers
GSNENY recognizes that mental health crises in our communities are at record levels. We also know that caring adults who spend time around young people are in a unique position to identify challenges and get them help when needed. The in person portion takes place at our Albany Service Center at 8 Mountainview Avenue Albany NY.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
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 is a Blended Course and the prerequisites will be provided to you. They must be completed before you attend the course. The prerequisite is available online and has about 2 hours of prework.
