Mental health problems in youth are common. In fact, half of all mental health disorders show first signs before a person turns fourteen years old, and three quarters of mental health disorders begin before age twenty-four. Unfortunately, less than 20% of children and adolescents with diagnosable mental health problems receive the treatment they need.

Would you know how to recognize the signs of a mental illness in a young person? Would you know how to respond if you did? What if there was something you could do to help youth in your community?

Northwestern Counseling and Support Services (NCSS) is presenting the Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) which is an 8 hour public education program that introduces adult participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents. YMHFA builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. Youth Mental Health First Aid is an interactive training using role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis; select interventions and provide initial help; and connect young people to professional, peer, social, and self-help care.

When: January 22nd, 2015 4pm-8pm
January 29th, 2015 4pm-8pm
Where: Barlow St. Community Center
Costs: $50 per Franklin/Grand Isle resident $75 for non residents
To sign up: Contact Lance Metayer at (802) 582-8039 or Lance.Metayer@ncssinc.org
or online at: https://www.stalbansrec.com/info/activities and click on Youth Mental Health First Aid

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