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Youth Mental Health First Aid
Saturday, May 4 | 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Oak Brook
Saturday | May 4 | 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Oak Brook | Room 261–263
Registration is required and free
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 five-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.
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Adult Mental Health First Aid Workshop
Saturday, May 18 | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Oak Brook
Saturday, May 18 | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Oak Brook | Rooms 261–263
Registration is required and free
Adult Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour long course designed by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. This evidence-based, research-supported program is designed for community service members, parents & guardians of adult children, social workers and therapists, health care workers, beauticians, religious practitioners, and anyone in between. Participants must be 18 years or older and work primarily with adults.
Mental Health Topics covered include:
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorders
Depression
Eating Disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
Psychosis Disorders
Schizophrenia
Substance Use Disorders
This course is also an accredited professional development opportunity in the form of CEUs (continuing education units). Earn 7.5 hours to count towards renewing your license!
By the end of this class, you will be able to:
Confidently have a supportive conversation with someone about mental health or substance use challenges.
Apply the ALGEE action plan in pre-crisis scenarios to connect someone to professional & self-help resources
Identify common signs and symptoms of a mental health challenge
De-escalate a crisis situation in which a young person is self-harming or having thoughts of suicide
and so much more
El curso de primeros auxilios para la salud mental para adultos es apropiado para cualquier persona mayor de 18 años que desee aprender cómo ayudar a una persona que pueda estar experimentando una crisis o problema relacionado con la salud mental. Los temas cubiertos incluyen ansiedad, depresión, psicosis y adicciones.
