CCYWI Training: Youth Mental Health First Aid: March 2023

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.

AFTER THE COURSE, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

• Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).
• Recognize common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
• Understand how to interact with a young person in crisis.
• Know how to connect a young person with help.
• Better understand trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying.

2023 In-Person Training Dates

Where: The BioEnterprise Building (lower-level conference room), 11000 Cedar Avenue

Session Time: 9am – 3:30pm

Dates:

• January 31, 2023
• March 15, 2023
• May 19, 2023
• July 19, 2023
• September 13, 2023
• November 15, 2023

Adult Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone, over the age of 18, who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. MHFA teaches about recovery and resiliency – the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better and use their strengths to stay well.

2023 In-Person Training Dates

Where: The BioEnterprise Building, 11000 Cedar Avenue

Session Time: 9am – 4pm

Dates:

• February 15, 2023
• April 26, 2023
• August 23, 2023
• October 25, 2023

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