Eureka Christian Church

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Mental Health First Aid – Youth Edition

Header image shows statistics regarding youth mental health in the US. 1/5 of youth will face a mental health challenge in their lives, and 17.5% this year. 17.1 million youth have a psychiatric disorder, more than cancer, diabetes and AIDS combined.

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.

Eureka Christian Church will host an in-person training on Tuesday January 31, 2023 beginning at 8:30 am. The class will be facilitated by Social Worker Joanie Montoya from Carle Eureka Hospital. The cost is $12/person and lunch is provided. To register, click here or call the church office, 309-467-2369.