Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This 8-hour training gives adults who work with youth, as well as parents and community members, the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages 6-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.

The course covers the following topics: Common signs and symptoms of mental illness in this age group (including Anxiety, Depression, eating disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), common signs and symptoms of substance use, how to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis, how to connect the person with help, NEW: Expanded content on trauma, addiction and self-care and the impact of social media and bullying
 
Virtual Learning Includes:  First Aiders will complete a 2-hour, self-paced online class prior to a 6-hour Instructor-led (in person) course

Please respond by Friday, December 3rd for the December 7th/14th session or by Wednesday, December 8th for the December 18th session.

Please send any questions to Dawn Forkner (IPSD 204 Social Emotional Learning and Wellness Coordinator) at Dawn_Forkner@ipsd.org.