Youth Mental Health First Aid

Name: Youth Mental Health First Aid
Start: 2024-06-11T09:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-06-11T13:30:00-06:00
Location: 815 W. Van Buren St. Chicago, IL 60607

June 11 @ 9:00 am – 1:30 pm

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.

WHAT IT COVERS

• Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).

• Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.

• How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.

• How to connect the youth with help.

• Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care, and the impact of social media and bullying.

$25