Trainer: Enas Khaleq, YMHFA Certified Instructor
7.75 Social Work CEUs (Also Accepted by NM Counseling Board) (Pending Board Approval)
5.5 Social Work CEUs (Also Accepted by NM Counseling Board) (Pending CEU Approval)
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 training is for community behavioral health providers, CYFD staff, and other stakeholders who work with children, youth and families.
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