Workshops
* indicates that the workshop lasts multiple days
Jan 14
Youth Mental Health First Aid
personBarb Linville, Behavior Specialist, Hickory City Schools
location_onHoliday Inn Express, Wilkesboro -- 1700 Winkler Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Description:
Please bring a laptop, tablet, or similar device charged and ready for use.
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.
Time:
8:30-5:00 (This PD is normally 2 days. The presenter is trying to fit it into 1 day by extending the day and having a (30-minute lunch.)
Cost:
$115 without membership
$0 with membership
Renewal Credit:
0.5 General Credit
Target Audience:
Counselors, teachers, administrators
All Fields Required