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Tue, Oct 08 | Our Savior Lutheran Church
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Session
Registration is Closed
Time & Location
Oct 08, 2019, 9:30 AM – Oct 09, 2019, 2:30 PM
Our Savior Lutheran Church, 478 Boston St, Topsfield, MA 01983, USA
About the Event
***MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS***
In the two 5-hour sessions participants will learn:
- Risk factors/warning signs of common adolescent mental health challenges
- Importance of early intervention
- How to support youth developing signs/symptoms of mental health illness or emotional crisis by applying a 5 step core action plan:
- Assess for suicide or harm
- Listen non-judgmentally
- Give reassurance and information
- Encourage appropriate professional help
- Encourage self help and other support strategies
Who should participate? Anyone who regularly interacts with young people ages 12 - 18 like: Coaches, Teachers, School staff, Parents, Youth workers, Faith leaders, Caring citizens
Registration is Closed