YMHFA is provided by the National Council for Mental Wellness and offers a three-year certificate.
The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and 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), and eating disorders.
This is a $170 value, currently available at no cost. There is a 2-hour precourse to be done at your own pace prior. Register at email provided or at 989-358-7842.
