Youth Mental Health First Aid USA is an 8-hour public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. Mental Health First Aid uses 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.  The course teaches participants the risk factors and warning signs of mental health challenges common among adolescents, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, eating disorders, AD/HD, disruptive behavior disorders, and substance use disorder.  Limited to 60 participants.

• Maria Gdontakis Pos, State Coordinator & Instructor, Mental Health First Aid, Association of Oregon Community Mental Health Programs
• Amara Thelen: Case Management Program Manager, Options for Southern Oregon
• Monica Wickham: Peer Programs Manager, Options for Southern Oregon
• Tina Amaral: EASA Coordinator, Options for Southern Oregon

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