Youth Mental Health First Aid
Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Location: Yellowjacket Union Room 203
Event Category:
Continuing Education Event
This important and FREE training teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This training gives adults who work and interact with youth (ages 6-18) the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to those who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
What it Covers • Common signs and symptoms of mental illness in this age group, including • Anxiety • Depression • Eating disorders • Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) • Common signs and symptoms of substance use • How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis • How to connect the person with help • NEW: Expanded content on trauma, addiction and self-care and the impact of social media and bullying.
We are pleased to be able to provide this training free of charge thanks to generous support from Essentia Health, UW-Madison Extension, SAMHSA Wisconsin Rural Opioid and Stimulant Engagement (WiROSE) grant.
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