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Youth Mental Health First Aid (Blended Format)

Feb 18, 2023

08:30 AM - 03:30 PM

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Please register here. TLC Credit: IS (T), SEBH

Presenter: Kenzie Gittings & Robin Murphy

Mental Health First Aid certification, which must be renewed every three years, teaches participants to: 

  • Recognize the potential risk factors and warning signs for a range of mental health problems, including: depression, anxiety/trauma, psychosis and psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, and self-injury. Youth Mental Health First Aid addresses mental health challenges common among adolescents, including: depression, anxiety, psychosis, eating disorders, AD/HD, disruptive behavioral disorders, and substance use disorders. 
  • Use a five-step action plan to help an individual in crisis connect with appropriate professional help. 
  • Interpret the prevalence of various mental health disorders in the United States and the need for reduced negative attitudes in their communities. 
  • Apply knowledge of the appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help resources available to help someone with a mental health problem treat and manage the problem and achieve recovery. 
  • Assess their own views and feelings about mental health problems and disorders. 

There is a max 30 of participants. Participants must register by Saturday, Feb. 11.

There will be ~2 hours of advanced online work that will need to be completed prior to the in-person training. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided during the workshop. 

For more information on Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, click here.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact in advance at

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