Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
This course covers: - Common mental health challenges for youth - A 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent 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. |
Register here to request a link to the Positive Behavior Support Training video.
After watching the video you will be required to complete the Positive Behavior Support quiz to receive credit for this training. |
Positive Behavior Support
In this recorded workshop, facilitated by Dee Spinkston, participants will understand positive behavior support (PBS) as a continuum of support for all students. We will identify and explore successful interventions for individuals and groups of young people. participants will explore and develop understanding of the continuum of interventions to promote youth self-regulation and social competency. |
Youth Mental Health First Aid Winter 2025
in Partnership with Cambridge Health Alliance Facilitated by Sarah Lincoln and Danielle McPeak Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent 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. |
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