Youth Mental Health First Aid is a one day course designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, and others how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health issue or is in crisis. What to say, what NOT to say, how to cope and when to act are some of the topics covered.
This course is offered thru out the U.S. and is usually free (use the Find A Course link). An Adult Mental Health First Aid course is also available. Highly recommended by our webmaster, who has gone thru the course.