Fri, May 24
|Los Jardines Institute
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.
Time & Location
May 24, 2024, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM MDT
Los Jardines Institute, 803 La Vega Dr SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105, USA
About the event
Facilitator: Aututmn Drags Wolf, MSW, LCSW
Why Youth Mental Health First Aid?
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This 6-hour training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages 6-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
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 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
Unlock the Secrets to Supporting Youth Mental Health! Dive into our transformative Mental Health First Aid Training and become an ally in fostering resilience and well-being among our youth.
Just a gentle reminder, make sure to register to secure your spot. And don't forget, lunch is on your own, so feel free to explore your options or bring a lunch!
Please note in order to ensure the best experience for everyone involved, we kindly ask for a minimum of seven participants to register. If this minimum requirement isn't met, don't worry, we'll just have to reschedule the event for another day.