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Join the Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging and the Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Developmental Services during Older Americans and Mental Health Awareness Month for the Evidence-Based MHFA Training Certification for Youth Mental Health First Aid. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟓 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞.
Reserve Your Space Today: To reserve your spot for this free program or for questions, send an email to [email protected] or call 703-777-0259.
Lunch and refreshments will be served.
Why Youth Mental Health First Aid-MHFA?
MHFA teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance misuse challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. By becoming Youth MHFA certified, you will improve the quality of life and learn how to assist and support youth who may be experiencing a mental health or substance misuse challenge or crisis.
Who Would Benefit from Taking This Training?
Adults who regularly interact with and are connected to youth and their families.
What it Covers?
Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges. How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis. How to connect youth and caregivers to help. Expanded content about trauma, substance misuse, and self-care and the impact of social media and bullying.
By the Numbers: 1 in 5 Teens and young adults live with a mental health condition (National Alliance on Mental Illness). 10.2% of youth will be diagnosed with a substance use disorder in their lifetime (Youth Mental Health First Aid).
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
742 Miller Drive, SE, Leesburg, VA, United States, Virginia 20175
