The document advertises a Youth Mental Health First Aid training taking place on February 20, 2016 at Lakeland High School. The training teaches participants how to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in adolescents ages 12 to 18. It aims to reduce the stigma around mental health issues so youth receive help early. The course is open to teachers, school staff, coaches, counselors, first responders, parents and other caring citizens. It provides a 5-step action plan for helping youth experiencing a mental health crisis or challenge.

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A Young Person You Know
Could Be Experiencing
A Mental Health Challenge or Crisis
YOU CAN HELP!
Youth Mental Health
First Aid Training
Dates: Saturday, February 20, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Lakeland High School Library
1349 East Main Street
Shrub Oak, NY 10588
• Teaches the unique risk factors and warning signs of
mental health challenges common among adolescents,
ages 12 to 18
• De-stigmatizes mental health concerns or challenges
so youth receive the help they need at the earliest
possible time
For more information or if you are interested in
participating in or coordinating a YMHFA training.
Contact: Melissa Smith
Project Aware YMHFA Instructor
msmith@lakelandschools.org
Who should take the course?
Teachers, School Staff, Coaches, Camp
Counselors, Caseworkers, After-School
Program Providers, Mentors, Health
and Human Services Workers,
First-responders, Fire and Police
Officers, Parents, Family Members,
Volunteers, Older Adolescents and
Other Caring Citizens
Sponsored by
Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES Project AWARE
and delivered by National Council for Behavioral Health
certified instructors
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Offers a 5-Step Action Plan
Equips individuals 16 and older with the knowledge to
help youth experiencing a mental health challenge or
crisis.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is a nationally
recognized, eight-hour certification course that: