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Please Note: The Youth Mental Health First Aid course consists of two hours of self-paced content followed by 4.5 hours of instructor-led training. The self-paced computer training must be completed at least three days prior to the beginning of the course and the one-hour self-paced post session computer training must be completed as well in order for attendees to obtain certification. Registration ends August 5.

Class size is limited. This workshop is open to Milwaukee County residents and those who work with them.

All attendees are required to provide a $25 deposit to reserve their spot in this course. The deposit will be returned to those who attend and live or work in Milwaukee County. Those who do not attend, or those who do not live or work in Milwaukee County, will not receive a refund.

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.
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)
+ Eating disorders

Class size is limited. This workshop is open to Milwaukee County residents and those who work with them.

All attendees are required to provide a $25 deposit to reserve their spot in this course. The deposit will be returned to those who attend and live or work in Milwaukee County. Those who do not attend, or those who do not live or work in Milwaukee County, will not receive a refund. If you need help with your deposit, kindly contact Gloria Marfo at the email below.