IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Walk-In Policy: Participants must comply with the current COVID19 safety protocols. In order to to be admitted to the training, participants must present a vaaild COVID vaccination record and/or NEGATIVE COVID TEST result of a test administered within the past 48 hours.  

• This training provides BASIC training only and may not be appropriate for all professionals. Please review list of suggested participants below.

  Please Note: This training provides BASIC training only and may not be appropriate for all professionals. Please review list of suggested participants below.

  Adult Mental Health First Aid Training

   

  Pre-registration is required. Seating is limited and this training fills quickly!

• Date:  Friday, August 26, 2022

• Time: 9am - 4pm each day

• Location: Considine Center, 8904 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI

Training Description

Adult Mental Health First Aid 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   mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. 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 DISCUSSED: anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.

Learning Objectives

• To understand the prevalence of various mental health disorders impacting adults and the need for reduced stigma in communities
• To recognize the warning signs of mental health problems that may impact adults
• To understand the risk and protective factors that can impact one's mental health and resiliency
• To apply a five-step action plan encompassing the skills, resources, and knowledge to assess the situation; to select and implement appropriate interventions; and to help the youth in crisis connect with appropriate, evidence-based treatment and supports
• To identify and access the community resources available to support Individuals and their families

Registration is required. Walk-ins WILL NOT be permitted. Register to ensure your attendance.

By joining us at this event, attendees consent to Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network's Detroit Wayne Connect photographing, videotaping and using your image and likeness.

If you have individual requirements or need special services to participate in this training, please notify Trent Sanfors at

(313) 344-9099 or tsanford@dwihn.org. Please make arrangements at least two weeks before the event date.