Date: Mon Dec 08, 5:30 PM MST - Mon Dec 08, 8:30 PM MST
Category:
- Adult Training
Level:
- Volunteers
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is an early intervention public education program provided by the National Council for Mental Health that teaches adults how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health challenges in youth. Participants learn how to identify warning signs and symptoms, listen nonjudgmentally, offer reassurance and support, and connect youth to professional help and resources when needed.
This blended learning course includes:
Two hours of self-paced online learning, completed prior to the live session.
Five and a half hours of live, instructor-led training, where participants will apply their knowledge through discussions and activities.
Instructions for completing the online portion will be emailed to participants after registration closes. Completion of the online module is required before attending the live session.
About the Program:
Originally developed in Australia in 2000 by educator Betty Kitchener and Professor Tony Jorm, Mental Health First Aid was introduced in the United States in 2008 through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the purpose of Youth Mental Health First Aid and the role of a Youth Mental Health First Aider.
- Recognize signs and symptoms of mental health challenges that may affect youth.
- Explain the impact of trauma and the role of resilience in adolescent development.
- Apply the YMHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to both non-crisis and crisis situations.
- Identify and use self-care strategies following the application of Youth Mental Health First Aid.
This course equips adults with the confidence and skills to support youth experiencing mental health challenges and to foster safer, more understanding communities.
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Financial Aid is available for members only. Membership will be verified before approval for gsEvents Financial Aid requests.
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Event capacity is very limited. Registration will close when capacity is met.
Questions? For more information, please contact training@gscolorado.org
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If you have trouble completing registration, please contact inquiry@gscolorado.org or 877-404-5708.
If you cannot attend a Girl Scouts of Colorado event, please cancel to allow another Girl Scout to take your spot! Full refunds will be given up to two weeks before the registration deadline, partial refunds (minus a $5 processing fee) will be given within two weeks of the deadline, and no refunds will be given after the registration deadline. Contact registrars@gscolorado.org for cancellations or refund requests. Review the Cancellation Policy for full details.
