WHY YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID?
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.

WHO NEEDS TO KNOW MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

• Employers
• Police officers
• Hospital staff
• First responders
• Caring individuals

The course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):

• Assess for risk of suicide or harm.
• Listen nonjudgmentally.
• Give reassurance and information.
• Encourage appropriate professional help.
• Encourage self-help and other support strategies