Mental Health First Aid – Youth
 April 4th | 9am-3:00pm | FREE | At CCHE
Instructors: Carrie Anderson & Tracy Henegar
Requisites: Age 18+ (priority registration for educators and professionals who work with youth), prior to the in-person portion of the class participants must complete 2 hours of pre-work online.
The course includes: workbook, access to the Mental Health First Aid course's online portal, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certificate, and lunch.
Partner: Cook County Public Health and Human Services
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSnS8_xzs-pwiaUp6f-tzdI_l_KdwZzPOvUL4OXELls1fXAw/viewform

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 (18+) 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 for Youth is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges experienced by 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 ADHD), and eating disorders. Those who successfully complete the class will earn a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certificate, which is valid for 3 years.