Youth Mental Health Training March 4

LABELLE, FL. -- March 4, 2020 at the Hendry County Emergency Operations Center. The training is a full day (8 hours). 

Typically there is a cost associated with the training but Golisano Children’s will be training free of charge.

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.

Space is limited contact: Andrea S. May, MPH, Director of Community Health Promotions
Office: 863-302-6017
Cell: 863-843-0885