PLEASE NOTE: This is a Two Day workshop (April 10 and 11, 2017)

Please join us to become certified in Mental Health First Aid Youth. This two day course, a program of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, builds on participants’ existing skills to increase comfort and confidence in working with students and youth (ages 12-24) experiencing mental health problems, such as, depression, anxiety, deliberate self-harm and/or psychosis. Mental health problems often first develop during adolescence or early adulthood, with half of all mental health problems beginning by age 14, and 75 per cent beginning by age 24. Learn to spot the signs and symptoms of potential common mental health problems and how to respond with the five basic actions of mental health first aid. Participants will learn and practice the principles and basic skills of Mental Health First Aid Youth.

The following mental health problems are covered:
• Depression and bipolar disorder
• Anxiety disorders
• Deliberate self-injury
• Eating disorders
• Psychosis
• Substance use disorder
In addition, the mental health first aid for the following crisis situations is covered:
• Suicidal behaviour
• Overdoses and panic attacks
• Acute stress reactions to traumatic events and post-traumatic stress disorder
• Psychotic episodes

FULL ATTENDANCE FOR THE TWO DAYS IS REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION AND CERTIFICATION. For more information about Mental Health First Aid Youth, please see www.mentalhealthfirstaid.ca.

Who Should Attend: Faculty, Staff, and Students

Date:
Monday, April 10, 2017
8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Sankey Chamber

Limit: 25