Are You Wondering How to Support a Youth Developing Signs and Symptoms of a Mental Illness or Experiencing an Emotional Crisis?

Two separate sessions of Youth Mental Health First Aid are available to assist any school staff member to develop those skills. Participants can choose to attend the session on Feb. 27 or April 6.

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is a public education program that introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. YMHFA is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. Participants do not learn to diagnose, nor how to provide any therapy or counseling: rather, participants learn to support a youth developing signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in an emotional crisis.

Youth Mental Health First Aid
Heartland AEA Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Registration
Choose one date to attend:

Feb. 27 registration

or

April 6 registration