Youth Mental Health First Aid

The Elkhart County Suicide Prevention Coalition strives to educate the community about mental illness and lessen the prevalence of suicide.

Elkhart County Suicide Prevention Coalition

Join us to learn about the signs and symptoms of mental illness in youth.

Elkhart County Health Department

Participants who successfully complete the 8-hour training will become certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid.

You will learn:

-That the peak age of onset for mental illness is early adolescence.

-The unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents.

-The importance of intervention.

-How to help a youth who is experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.

-A 5-step action plan to assist an adolescent in crisis or an adolescent that is exhibiting the signs and symptoms of mental illness.

-Resources available to help adolescents with a mental health problem.

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