Youth Mental Health First Aid
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Event Number557-23
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Date06/07/2023 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
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PresentersKate Mallory and Jessica Donaldson
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Intended Audienceparents,teachers, health and human services workers
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LocationRegional Office of Education 26, , Macomb, IL 61455
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FeeNone
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PD Hours6.5
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StatusOpen
No address available.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents,teachers, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. 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.
*Please note there are 2 hours of online pre-work required for this course prior to attending in person.