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This interactive certification course introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health concerns in youth, builds understanding of the impact and gives an overview of common treatments. Specifically, Youth Mental Health First Aid participants learn: 5-step action plan to help connect the youth with professional, peer, social and self-help care; Potential risk factors and warning signs for mental health concerns in youth; An understanding of how common mental health disorders occur in the U.S.; The necessity of reducing stigma in their community; Role-playing and other activities that show how to recognize a mental health crisis, select interventions and provide early help as well as the resources available in our community to help someone with a mental health challenge or concern. |