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Mental Health First Aid Supporting Youth
Course Overview
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a person who is showing signs of declining mental well-being or crisis. MHFA – Supporting Youth is a course designed for members of the public who have frequent contact with young people (ages 12 to 24).
This course is most relevant in situations when it is first becoming apparent to an adult that a young person in their family, classroom, or other network is developing a mental health problem. However, the course also provides some useful information on how to assist a young person who has a history of a mental illness or longer-term mental health and/or substance use problems, as well as how to support a young person in crisis.
Course Objectives
- Recognize signs that a young person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health or substance use crisis
- Initiate conversations that encourage a young person to talk about a mental health or substance use problem
- Discuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery to improved mental well-being
- Assist in a mental health or substance use crisis situation
- Check in with one’s own mental well-being and take action as needed
Available Formats and Cost
Virtual, Blended, or In-Person
- Minimum of 10 participants
- $2200 per session. $220 for each additional participant
Requirements
- Participants must be 18+