This is day one of a two-day consecutive training. Do not register unless you can commit to attending both sessions on October 2 and 3.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, 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.
Important Information: Mental Health First Aid requires approximately two hours of work to be done independently before the training. This training must be completed by Sept. 30 to participate in the training on Oct. 2 and 3. Do not register for this training if you are unable to commit to completing this pre-work.
The virtual training is over two consecutive days, October 2 and 3, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Presented by:
Stephanie Ann Acevedo & Tessa Hobbs-Curley, Family Life Educator
University of Illinois Extension
Registration Information:
Available to: All staff at IHLS-member libraries
Session Capacity: 25 seats
Cost: The cost of this event is covered by a grant received by the University of Illinois Extension*.
Cancellation deadline: September 16. No cancellations will be accepted after this date. However, registration can be transferred to another person in your organization by September 23.
Registration deadline: September 16 at 5 p.m.
Independent pre-work must be completed by September 30. Pre-work will be emailed to participants by the facilitators after the registration window closes.
*College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. University of Illinois, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Local Extension Councils Cooperating. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. This workshop is offered as part of the North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center, funded by USDA NIFA (2020-70028-32728).
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About Illinois Heartland Library System
Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) is a dedicated partner to public, school, academic, and special libraries across southern and parts of central Illinois. As one of the state's two multi-type library systems, IHLS supports libraries with efficient interlibrary loan delivery services, seamless automated lending, robust e-resources, and consulting and continuing education in librarianship. By connecting diverse library communities across the region, IHLS empowers its members to provide their patrons with access to the information and services they need, when they need them.
IHLS has offices in Champaign, Carbondale, and Edwardsville, Ill.
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