Note
If you are interested in a private training for your participants, co-workers, staff, please email marylandrota@umd.edu for more information
Time
(Monday) 8:30 am - 8:30 am
Location
Virtual
Event Details
Youth Mental Health First Aid – For Adults Who Work With Youth
About this Event
Event Description:
This program targets individuals who live\\, work\\, or volunteer in rural communities in Maryland
Event Details
Youth Mental Health First Aid – For Adults Who Work With Youth
About this Event
Event Description:
This program targets individuals who live\, work\, or volunteer in rural communities in Maryland (Allegany\, Calvert\, Caroline\, Carroll\, Cecil\, Charles\, Dorchester\, Frederick\, Garrett\, Harford\, Kent\, Queen Anne’s\, Somerset\, St. Mary’s\, Talbot\, Washington\, Wicomico and Worcester).
Youth Mental Health First Aid 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 an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. 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.
Note
If you are interested in a private training for your participants, co-workers, staff, please email marylandrota@umd.edu for more information
Time
(Monday) 8:30 am - 8:30 am
Location
Virtual
Event Details
Youth Mental Health First Aid – For Adults Who Work With Youth About this Event Event Description: This program targets individuals who live\\, work\\, or volunteer in rural communities in Maryland
Event Details
Youth Mental Health First Aid – For Adults Who Work With Youth
About this Event
Event Description:
This program targets individuals who live\, work\, or volunteer in rural communities in Maryland (Allegany\, Calvert\, Caroline\, Carroll\, Cecil\, Charles\, Dorchester\, Frederick\, Garrett\, Harford\, Kent\, Queen Anne’s\, Somerset\, St. Mary’s\, Talbot\, Washington\, Wicomico and Worcester).
Youth Mental Health First Aid 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 an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. 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.