Youth Mental Health First Aid

  • Event Number
    516-21
  • Date
  • Presenters
    Jessica Donaldson and Teresa Brown-Carlock
  • Intended Audience
    Any adult who regularly works with youth.
  • Location
    Thomas Legacy Center, 1849 N. Seminary St, Galesburg, IL 61401
  • Fee
    None
  • PD Hours
    4.5
  • Status
    Registration Closed

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.