FIRST FRIDAY LEARNING SERIESYOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
Youth Mental Health First Aid USA is an 8 hour public education
program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and
warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds
understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches
individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a
mental health challenge. Mental Health First Aid uses role-playing and
simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis;
select interventions and provide initial help; and connect young
people to professional, peer, social, and self-help care.
WHAT WILL PARTICIPANTS LEARN? The course teaches participants the risk
factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges
common among adolescents, including anxiety, depression, psychosis,
eating disorders, AD/HD, disruptive behavior disorders, and substance
use disorder. Participants do not learn to diagnose, nor how to
provide any therapy or counseling – rather, participants learn to
support a youth developing signs and symptoms of a mental illness or
in an emotional crisis by applying a core five-step action plan:
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Assess for risk of suicide or harm
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Listen nonjudgmentally
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Give reassurance and information
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Encourage appropriate professional help
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Encourage self-help and other support strategies.
The Youth Mental Health First Aid USA curriculum is primarily focused
on information participants can use to help adolescents and
transition-age youth, ages 12-18.
ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE 6 SOCIAL WORK CEUS AND COUNSELING AND
PSYCHOLOGY CES ARE IN PROGRESS.
NOTE: ATTENDEES MUST ATTEND BOTH HALF-DAY SESSIONS TO RECEIVE CREDIT
FOR THIS WORKSHOP:
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THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2020 - 8:45 AM TO 1:00 PM
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FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 - 8:45 AM TO 1:00 PM
_This workshop is provided by the Government of the District of
Columbia and food and beverages will not be provided. Attendees may
bring beverages and snacks for the training. _
_PLEASE NOTE ATTENDEES ARE EXPECTED TO ARRIVE ON TIME TO ENSURE
ADEQUATE TIME FOR DISCUSSION, FACILITATION AND LEARNING!_
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