Youth Mental Health First Aid
ADAMH Training; National Certification

Date: Monday, April 3
Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (with lunch break)

Place: Ohio University Lancaster, Brasee Hall, Room 402S​

Instructors: Jacqui Pazaropoulous, Miranda Gray, ADAMH

Cost: Free and Open to the Public

Registration Required: ohio.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0jIx5ujCGy9clim

These sessions offered through a Regional Higher Education Grant to enhance lifelong learning.

New in 2023, the Certificates & CEUs Program at Ohio University Lancaster offers lifelong learning opportunities to enhance and expand workforce development initiatives.
Learn about other coursework at:  ohio.edu/lancaster/certificates-and-ceus .

About Youth Mental Health First Aid:

The YOUTH CURRICULUM for adults is aimed at anyone who interacts with youth, such as church youth group leaders, teachers, 4-H leaders, coaches/volunteers of youth sports, etc.

Recognize the potential risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among adolescents, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, eating disorders, ADHD, disruptive behavioral disorders, and substance use disorders.

Use a five-step action plan to help a young person in crisis connect with appropriate professional help.

Interpret the prevalence of various mental health disorders in youth within the United States and the need for reduced negative attitudes in communities.

Apply knowledge of the appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help resources available to help a young person with a mental health problem treat and manage the problem and achieve recovery.

Assess their own views and feelings about youth mental health problems and disorders.