Learning Opportunities

Mental Health problems begin sooner than you think. Mental Health First Aid for Adults who Interact with Youth focuses on the basics, and more specifically on Mental Health problems and first aid for young persons ages 12 - 24. During this 14 hours certification course you will discuss: 1) How to recognize the symptoms of mental health problems or crises as they develop in youth, including eating disorders and non-suicidal self-injury, 2) Provide initial help when facing a mental health problem or crisis, 3) Guide youth and/or adults who support them toward appropriate professional help, 4) Learn how to accommodate young people who are in distress or are recovering from a crisis. Topics covered include: Substance related disorders, Anxiety and trauma-related disorders, Eating disorders, Mood related disorders, Psychotic disorders, Deliberate self-injury. As well, you will discuss Crisis First Aid Interventions for: Suicidal behaviour, Self-harm, Acute stress reaction, Overdose, Psychosis, Panic attacks.

This learning opportunity is being offered through a grant from Alberta Education.