Youth Mental Health First Aid

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, 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. 

https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/population-focused-modules/youth/

This training is made possible through grant funding from York Hospital's Choose to Be Healthy and Youth Resiliency Coalitions.

York Public Library's Community Read and Wellness Series is offered in partnership with the following organizations:  the Rotary Club of York, Maine; York Hospital's Choose to Be Healthy and Youth Resiliency Coalitions; Cornerstone VNA; York Recreation Department; York Center for Active Living; Sweetser; and the Center for Grieving Children.