Youth Mental Health First Aid

Title: Youth Mental Health First Aid 
Description: Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents.   

Topics covered: 
• Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). 
• Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges. 
• How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis. 
• How to connect the youth with help. 
• Content on trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying.