Youth Mental Health First Aid Course (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Kathryn Henderson, RN, MPH, Linn County Mental Health Department
Erin Rust, Regional Child Placing Coordinator, Greater Oregon Behavioral Health, Inc.

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.

8 hrs of instruction with one-hour lunch break.
Cost: $99 - Limited to 30 registrants. 
* Includes a textbook, provided to each participant who completes the course.
* Completers of the course earn a MHFA certificate. 7 CEUs available.