[YEP-DC] Youth Mental Health First Aid Training--Friday April 25th (Free Training)

The DC Government Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) will be
hosting a free training this Friday, April 25th. There are currently
seats still available. Priority will be given to educators,
administrators and staff of DC public schools and public charter
schools, but will be open to the public as seats are available. The
course is 7 hours long and participants will receive certification
upon completion.

DESCRIPTION: Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach
parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers,
neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring
citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a
mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental
Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly
interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health
challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and
teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both
crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety,
depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur,
disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.

Presenter(s): Department of Behavioral Health (DBH)

Date(s): April 25, 2014

Time: 8:30am to 4:30pm

Location: 810 First Street, NE, 8th Floor, Room 806 B (DC Office of
the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE))

Registration: http://osse.dc.gov/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid

For questions, please contact the OSSE Division of Specialized
Education Training & Technical Assistance Unit: osse.tta@dc.gov.

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