when: Saturday May 11, 2019, , 9am-5pm
where: Christ’s Lutheran Church
26 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock
Why Youth Mental Health First Aid?
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This 8-hour training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to adolescents (ages 12-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the
appropriate care.
64.1%
of youth with major
depression do not
receive any mental
HEALTH TREATMENT.
1 in 5
teens & young adults
lives with a mental
HEALTH CONDITION.
5.13%
of youth report having
a substance use or
ALCOHOL PROBLEM.
WHO SHOULD TAKE IT
• Teachers
• School staff
• Coaches
• Camp counselors
• Youth group leaders
• Parents
• People who work with youth
WHAT IT COVERS
• Common signs and symptoms of mental illnesses in this age group, including:
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Eating disorders
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Common signs and symptoms of substance use.
• How to interact with an adolescent in crisis.
• How to connect the adolescent with help.
The course will teach you how to apply the ALGEE action plan:
• Assess for risk of suicide or harm
• Listen nonjudgmentally
• Give reassurance and information
• Encourage appropriate professional help
• Encourage self-help and other support strategies
To register call 845-679-2485 or email tcooper@familyofwoodstockinc.org
