Youth Mental Health First Aid
and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 6-18.
The Maryland Department of Health's Office of Suicide Prevention in partnership with Echo Resource Development, INC is offering 3 FREE virtual* Youth MHFA courses to Maryland residents.
September 12 and 14, 2023 11:00am-2:30pm EST
October 10 and 12, 2023 11:00am-2:30pm EST
October 24 and 26, 2023 9:00am-12:00pm EST
*Participants must complete 2-hours of self-paced online rework before
attending one of the two part instructor-led sessions listed above.
Register by clicking on the link below or scanning the QR code to the left.
Note: Participants must complete 2-hours of self-paced online prework before attending one of the instructor-led courses.
Learn how to respond with the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):
Assess for risk of suicide or
Listen nonjudgmentally.
Give reassurance and
Encourage appropriate professional
Encourage self-help and other support.
What the course covers:
- Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive 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.
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