Event Description:
This program targets indiv iduals who live, work, or volunteer with youth between the ages of 12 to 18 .
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 cari ng citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a men tal health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health Fir st Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young p eople. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, rev iews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for h ow to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics di scussed include common mental health challenges that one could experience, such as depression and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, and subst ance abuse disorders.
F rom Your Instructors:
Thank you for your interest in the Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) p rogram. YMHFA is an 8-hour course in-person (6 hours virtual) being offered by the Worcester County Health Department (WCHD). The goal of YMHFA is to strengthen people’s skills to help someone who is developing a mental healt h problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Evidence shows that the p rogram builds mental health literacy and helps those in the general public to identify and know how to respond to mental illness.
By registering for this class you are agreeing to:< /span>
• Complete the self-paced, self -guided course work that is required for you to be eligible to attend the l ive instruction;
• To be presen t and participate in group discussion;
• Remain on video during live instruction; and
• Respect the opinions of the other individuals att ending the training.
In structor Contact Information:
Jaclyn Sturgis, MS
Coordinator, Mental Health First Aid
Worcester County Health Department
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Phone: 410-632-1100 extension 1125
Assistant Director of Behavioral Healt
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