Youth Mental Health First Aid is a class 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), and eating disorders.

LCMHS is offering this class, taught by certified instructors, on May 14, 2016, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at our offices at 72 Harrel Street in Morrisville. There is no cost to attend this important training. If you would like to attend please call 888-5026 to RSVP.