Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Course
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
9:00 AM CDT - 5:00 PM CDT

3030 Merle Hay Road  |  Des Moines, IA

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This 8-hour training gives adults who work with youth skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to adolescents (ages 12 - 18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.

Continued Education Certificates will be offered to participants who attend this training.

This training will cover:

• Common signs and symptoms of mental illnesses in this age group, including
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Common signs and symptoms of substance abuse.
• How to interact with an adolescent in crisis.
• How to connect the adolescent with help.

The course will teach you how to apply the ALGEE action plan:

• ASSESS for risk of suicide or harm
• LISTEN nonjudgmentally
• GIVE reassurance and information
• ENCOURAGE appropriate professional help
• ENCOURAGE self-help and other support strategies

For questions or concerns about this training, please email kerri@iowacasa.org. We look forward to seeing you at the training!

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Jennifer Pullen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. In her professional role she serves as the Clinical Manager for UnityPoint Health Berryhill Center in Fort Dodge, IA. Jennifer oversees all aspects of the outpatient therapy/substance use disorder programming. In addition to this role, Jennifer serves as a trainer for both adult and youth mental health first aid.  Jennifer is married with 3 children (Brighton 16, Brooklyn 9 & Jayden 7). Much of her free time is spent in the van at practice or watching games, recitals and concerts. Jennifer’s true passions are to support those with mental illness in whatever capacity they need, while helping to reduce stigma related to mental health treatment. 

Event location:

Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault (IowaCASA)
3030 Merle Hay Road
Des Moines, IA 50310

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