Youth Mental Health First Aid

In-Service ID: 53242

In-Service Description: Youth Mental Health First Aid is similar to being CPR-certified for mental health challenges. Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. Participants will learn how to interact with youth in a crisis and apply the First Aid action plan.

In-Service Contact: Kuss, Danyelle (danyelle.kuss@okstate.edu)

In-Service Proxy:

In-Service Status: OPEN

In-Service Program Area(s):

In-Service Issue Team(s):

Educator End-Clients: Youth Ages 12-18 and their families, community support

In-Service Instructors: Danyelle Kuss and Megan Montieth

First Objective: Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges that may impact youth.

Second Objective: Apply the appropriate steps of the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) in Crisis and Non-crisis scenarios.

Third Objective: Practice appropriate methods for self-care following the application of Youth Mental Health First Aid in a crisis or non-crisis situation.

Competencies:
Interpersonal: Diversity and Inclusion
Interpersonal: ExternalRelationships and Engagement
Personal: Adaptability
Extension: Teaching and Learning
Personal: Life Long Learning

Intended Extension Educators: Educators or Volunteers who interact and/or provide services to youth ages 12-18.

Method of Delivery: In-Person Meeting/Conference

Enrollment Deadline: 21-Aug-2025

Registration Fee: $35.00

Registration Fee Covers: Program curriculum and boxed lunch

Travel Funds Available: No

Appropriate Dress: Business Casual