#588-24 *PRIVATE EVENT* teen Mental Health First Aid

TITLE:  teen Mental Health First Aid

EVENT #:  588-24

DATE(S):  4/11/24, 4/16/24, 4/23/24, 4/26/24, 4/29/24, 5/7/24

TIME(S):  9:00 am to 11:00 am

LOCATION(S):  Regional Alternative Educational Services (RAES), 932 Harrison St., Galesburg, IL

PRESENTER(S):  Jessica Donaldson & Kate Mallory

INTENDED AUDIENCE:  RAES High School Students

FEE:  NA

PD HOURS:  NA

• teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) teaches teens in grades 10-12, or ages 15-18, how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among their friends and peers.

• The 6 part course will cover:
  • How to open the conversation about mental health and substance use challenges.
  • Common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.
  • The impact of school violence and bullying on mental wellbeing.
  • How to seek the help of a responsible and trusted adult.