Adult Mental Health First Aid Training

Target Audience: Administrators, Guidance Counselors

Presenter: Aleca Queen, our SDOC social worker & Carrie Zimmerman, our SDOC school & community liaison

Adult 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 adult who is experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge, or is in crisis. This course is designed primarily for adults who regularly interact with young people, introducing common mental health challenges for youth. Participants will learn 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 ADHD) and eating disorders. After completion of the entire course, participants will be certified as a Mental Health First Aider.