Youth Mental Health First Aid - Online (6/10/26)

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About this event

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, 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 who may be in crisis.

Youth Mental Health First Aid – Online

Join us from the comfort of your home for live, interactive online training facilitated via Microsoft Teams.

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:
•    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

Format & Location
Location: Online/Virtual
Format:
•    2-hour self paced online course (completed prior to the live training)
•    6-hour instructor led training, facilitated live via Microsoft Teams

Cost: Free

Continuing Education Credits:
In support of improving patient care, Trinity Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 7.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Cancellation or Rescheduling
Contact Glenda Gonzalez at 208-367-4482 or SAHSCommResources@saintalphonsus.org

For more information visit Mental First Aid Website