Youth Mental Health First Aid- LACOE Internal 03/02/2022
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) 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 a youth 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. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
*Please note there is a 2 hour required asynchronous pre-work to be completed prior to the training. Details to follow after registration.
LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability.
Event Details
Audience
Office Staff, Support Staff, Teachers, Administrators
Facilitator(s)
Edwin Yau Anna Heinbuch Susan Chaides
Location
Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) Note:Zoom link will be available in Module 10 of pre-work platform. It should be titled "Instructor Led Session".
