Adults Who Interact with Youth
Mental Health First Aid for Adults who Interact with Youth focuses on the basics, and more specifically on mental health problems and first aid for young persons aged 12–24.
Aims Of The Course:
- Recognize the symptoms of mental health problems or crises as they develop in youth, including eating disorders and non-suicidal self-injury.
- Provide initial help when facing a mental health problem or crisis.
- Guide youth and/or adults who support them toward appropriate professional help.
- Learn how to accommodate young people who are in distress or are recovering from a crisis.
Topics Covered:
- Substance related disorders
- Mood related disorders
- Anxiety and trauma-related
- Eating disorders
- Deliberate self-injury
Crisis First Aid Interventions for:
- Suicidal behaviour
- Self-harm
- Acute stress reaction
- Overdose
- Psychosis
- Panic attacks
- Psychotic disorders
Who should train with MHFA Adults Who Interact With Youth?
- Teachers
- Social workers
- Counsellors
- Law enforcement
- Parents and family members
- Coaches
- Babysitters
- First responders
- Healthcare providers
- Community leaders
Group Training:
- Training can be structured in the following way: 2X7 hour Training Days or 4X3 hour evening sessions
- Minimum of 12 participants
- Group discounts for more than 12 participants
- Certification is valid for 3 years.
- $399/person
If you have more questions about our Mental Health First Aid program, feel free to contact us at the link below.