Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This 8-hour training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to adolescents (ages 12-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.

WHAT IT COVERS: -Common signs and symptoms of mental illnesses in this age group, including: Anxiety,

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This 8-hour training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to adolescents (ages 12-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.

WHAT IT COVERS: -Common signs and symptoms of mental illnesses in this age group, including: Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other mental illnesses -Common signs and symptoms of substance use. -How to interact with an adolescent in crisis. -How to connect the adolescent with help.