Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) 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. The curriculum is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course:
- introduces common mental health challenges for youth
- reviews typical adolescent development
- 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)
- eating disorders
To learn more: download the download a one-page description.
With a grant from Mercy Care, The JEM Foundation founders Denise and Ben have become certified YMHFA Instructors. To schedule a time for JEM to come to your school, office, church, or community, and train on an award-winning, evidence-based curriculum, email us at info@thejemfoundation.com or call 480.930-1733.
For organizations that are struggling financially, we try to cover the cost of the class. To donate or sponsor a school, please donate