YMHFA – For St Peter HS Staff, St Peter HS

Youth Mental Health First Aid is a class for adults who interact with youth.  It is a skills-based training that teaches participants about mental health and substance use issues.

Objectives:

• Describe the purpose of Youth Mental Health First Aid and the role of the Youth Mental Health First Aider.
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges that may impact youth.
• Explain the impact of traumatic experiences and the role of resilience on adolescent development.
• Apply the appropriate steps of the YMHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to non-crisis situations.
• Apply the appropriate steps of the YMHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to crisis situations.
• Choose appropriate methods for self-care following the application of Youth Mental Health First Aid in a crisis or non-crisis situation.