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Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification 

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Certification workshop teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 6-18. Register Here

WHAT IT COVERS

  • Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

  • Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges

  • How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis

  • How to connect youth with help

  • Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care, and the impact of social media and bullying

Location: Sierra College Truckee Campus - 11001 College Trail, Truckee, CA 96161

Format: 8-hour in-person workshop

FREE Registration: Register Here

Value: Approximately $247 per person, but provided at no cost to participants who live or work in Placer or Nevada counties

Questions? Shannon Decker, shannon@thespeedyfoundation.org, 208.471.8904

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