Echo Resource Development, INC
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to build safe, healthy communities
by promoting the inherent strengths within individuals and the neighborhoods in which they live.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental healthand substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 6-18.
What the course 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 with help.
Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying.
Learn the MHFA action plan:
Assess for risk of suicide or
Listen nonjudgmentally.
Give reassurance and
Encourage appropriate professional
Encourage self-help and other support.
Blended
Participants complete 2-hours of self-paced online pre-work before attending an in-person instructor-led session. All materials are provided electronically.
Virtual
Participants complete 2-hours of self-paced online pre-work prior to attending an instructor-led session facilitated via Zoom (or other platform).
All materials are provided electronically. Note: Participants must be present an on-camera throughout the instructor-led session(s).
In-Persom
A fully in-person instructor-led course held in 1-2 sessions. All materials are provided in hard copy.