The Alaska AHEC is offering a free Youth Mental Health First Aid course thanks to the generous contributions of the UAA College of Health Division of Population Health Studies. 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.

Event Details

Event location - 1901 Bragaw St. B14 Classroom
Event date - 04/08/2023
Event start time - 9 a.m.
Event end time - 3 p.m.
Bring a lunch

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