Youth Mental Health First Aid

(For Adults Assisting Young People)

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, 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.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily 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.

UPCOMING CLASS

Tuesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 26 (must attend both sessions) 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM – a simple supper will be served at 5:00 St. Peter's Church • 33 Throckmorton St • Freehold, NJ 07728

This course is offered by the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County in cooperation with St. Peter’s Church and Temple Shaari Emeth.