URock to Host NAMI's Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Tue, 05/31/2016 - 4:15pm

University College at Rockland will host the National Alliance on Mental Health's full day training program in Youth Mental Health First Aid on Tuesday, June 14 from 8am til 5pm.

This program 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.

For more information and to register for this training event visit this website, http://www.namimaine.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=747544&group.  Additional questions may be directed to University College at Rockland at 596-6906.