Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid WSU CARES (FULL)

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.

This course is offered free to adults in our community by Washington State University Extension thanks to grant funding from Washington State Health Care Authority in cooperation with School’s Out Washington, allowing for 7.5 STARS Credit. You do not have to be a teacher to take this course. Pre-registration is required please utilize the link below.