Youth Mental Health first Aid (Virtual)
Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDT
Category: Training
Participants will learn the common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in youth 12-18 years old, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges and how to spot them will also be discussed. The course provides expanded content on trauma, substance use self-care, and the impact of social media and bullying. Participants of this course will learn how to better interact with youth in crisis. You will need to complete pre-course work prior to the training. This information will be sent out to you approximately a week or two prior to the training. It is self-paced and will take less than 2 hours. Location Info: TRAINERS: Registration will begin at 8:30AM. Training will begin promptly at 9:00AM. This training is scheduled until 4pm. Please note: Priority seating is provided to staff working within one of the current DHS child welfare service contracts, including: Family Centered Services (FCS); Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) / Group Foster Care; Child Welfare Emergency Services (CWES): Aftercare Services; Supervised Apartment Living (SAL); Recruitment, Retention, Training and Support Services (RRTS); Parent Partners; Foster Care Youth Council. If you do not work within one of the current DHS child welfare services contract, you may be bumped from the course and placed on a wait list. If you have questions regarding seating for the training or if you are unable to participate for any reason, please contact Katie Henry ([email protected]). Click here to registerContact: For more information contact Katie Henry, [email protected] |