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Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidenced based program that teaches you how to identify and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidenced based program that teaches you how to identify and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth.
Why YMHFA?
Why YMHFA?
Please take a moment to watch a brief overview of what Youth Mental Health First Aid is about.
Please take a moment to watch a brief overview of what Youth Mental Health First Aid is about.
Changing the trajectory of our youth...
Changing the trajectory of our youth...
One in five youth ages 13 to 18 lives with a mental health condition. That means in a class of 25, five students are impacted. Suicide is also the second leading cause of death for 15-24 year olds (CDC 2019 Suicide Trends ) 50% of people with mental health issues will develop these conditions before the age of 14. Having a more informed staff can dramatically help early intervention efforts and get youth the help they need when they need it.
One in five youth ages 13 to 18 lives with a mental health condition. That means in a class of 25, five students are impacted. Suicide is also the second leading cause of death for 15-24 year olds (CDC 2019 Suicide Trends ) 50% of people with mental health issues will develop these conditions before the age of 14. Having a more informed staff can dramatically help early intervention efforts and get youth the help they need when they need it.
(Source: Mental Health First Aid)
(Source: Mental Health First Aid)
Research in Support of YMHFA
Research in Support of YMHFA
Mental Health First Aid is evidenced based and has been provided in the USA since 2008.
Mental Health First Aid is evidenced based and has been provided in the USA since 2008.
Three quantitative and one qualitative study have shown the following: 1) improves people’s mental health, 2) increases understanding of mental health issues and treatments, 3) connects more people with care and 4) reduces stigma.
Three quantitative and one qualitative study have shown the following: 1) improves people’s mental health, 2) increases understanding of mental health issues and treatments, 3) connects more people with care and 4) reduces stigma.
*Grow their knowledge of signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental illnesses and addictions.
*Grow their knowledge of signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental illnesses and addictions.
*Can identify multiple types of professional and self-help resources for individuals with a mental illness or addiction.
*Can identify multiple types of professional and self-help resources for individuals with a mental illness or addiction.
*Increase their confidence in and likelihood to help an individual in distress.
*Increase their confidence in and likelihood to help an individual in distress.
*Show increased mental wellness themselves.
*Show increased mental wellness themselves.
Studies also show that the program reduces the social distance created by negative attitudes and perceptions of individuals with mental illnesses. A list of all Mental Health First Aid studies and academic reviews from around the world is available here.
Studies also show that the program reduces the social distance created by negative attitudes and perceptions of individuals with mental illnesses. A list of all Mental Health First Aid studies and academic reviews from around the world is available here.
YMHFA Trainings
YMHFA Trainings
Option 1
Option 1
Full-Day Training
Full-Day Training
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Option 2
Option 2
Two-Half Day Trainings: Part 1 & 2
Two-Half Day Trainings: Part 1 & 2
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
*When you register for a half-day training on PD Connect, you are automatically registered for Part 1 & 2.
*When you register for a half-day training on PD Connect, you are automatically registered for Part 1 & 2.
*When you register for Option 2, you are committing to attending two half-day trainings from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
*When you register for Option 2, you are committing to attending two half-day trainings from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
Click on PD Connect: Course #11131 to register for the course.
Click on PD Connect: Course #11131 to register for the course.
Pre-Course Requirements to complete prior to the virtual course.
Pre-Course Requirements to complete prior to the virtual course.
Opinions Quiz: Complete a brief quiz that is used to help measure the effectiveness of the training. *A Post-Test will be completed at the end of the course as well.
Opinions Quiz: Complete a brief quiz that is used to help measure the effectiveness of the training. *A Post-Test will be completed at the end of the course as well.
2-Hour Self-Paced Video: This is asynchronous work to complete at your own pace.
2-Hour Self-Paced Video: This is asynchronous work to complete at your own pace.
These must be completed 24 hours before your training date or you will be dropped from the course.
These must be completed 24 hours before your training date or you will be dropped from the course.
We are offering technology support sessions for registered participants who may need additional assistance on accessing and/or completing your YMHFA course.
We are offering technology support sessions for registered participants who may need additional assistance on accessing and/or completing your YMHFA course.
Mondays: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mondays: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sign up by completing our Google Form:
Sign up by completing our Google Form:
Please click on the video links below for assistance on:
Please click on the video links below for assistance on:
*You will receive a confirmation email from MHFAinfo@thenationalcouncil.org that will give you access to the Cornerstone: Learning Management System (LMS). The LMS is where your course materials are housed for the class.
*You will receive a confirmation email from MHFAinfo@thenationalcouncil.org that will give you access to the Cornerstone: Learning Management System (LMS). The LMS is where your course materials are housed for the class.
*You will also receive instructional emails from ursela.gonzales@sbcusd.k12.ca.us and your YMHFA instructors guiding you through the YMHFA registration process as well.
*You will also receive instructional emails from ursela.gonzales@sbcusd.k12.ca.us and your YMHFA instructors guiding you through the YMHFA registration process as well.
SBCUSD participants responses to: "What did you find useful about YMHFA?"
SBCUSD participants responses to: "What did you find useful about YMHFA?"
"I found useful the tips and strategies when dealing with students/kids with mental illness."
"I found useful the tips and strategies when dealing with students/kids with mental illness."
"...The situations presented from the three youths and the clarity of some things- like the directness of asking the youth if they were going to commit suicide and how long have they thought about it was important information. Very helpful."
"...The situations presented from the three youths and the clarity of some things- like the directness of asking the youth if they were going to commit suicide and how long have they thought about it was important information. Very helpful."
"Very informative "
"Very informative "
"Working with the youth in our district it is very important to be trained. It allows us to identify symptoms and hopefully get help for our youth before their conditions get worse."
"Working with the youth in our district it is very important to be trained. It allows us to identify symptoms and hopefully get help for our youth before their conditions get worse."
"The videos and the group discussions."
"The videos and the group discussions."
"Lots of good information on assessment -understanding the importance of ALGEE and self care. " (ALGEE: Assess, Listen Non-Judgmentally, Give Reassurance, Encourage 1 and Encourage 2)
"Lots of good information on assessment -understanding the importance of ALGEE and self care. " (ALGEE: Assess, Listen Non-Judgmentally, Give Reassurance, Encourage 1 and Encourage 2)
Earn Go365 Points for completing a YMHFA Course!
Earn Go365 Points for completing a YMHFA Course!
If you have completed a YMHFA Course and have a Go365 Account, contact sandra.cutbirth@sbcusd.k12.ca.us for more information on how to obtain your Go365 Bucks.
If you have completed a YMHFA Course and have a Go365 Account, contact sandra.cutbirth@sbcusd.k12.ca.us for more information on how to obtain your Go365 Bucks.
YMHFA Connection to Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
YMHFA Connection to Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
There is an ever growing concern about youths’ Mental Health; especially now in Physical Distance Learning and on-going social isolation. 50% of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14; 75% by the time they reach 24 years of age. (National Alliance for Mental Illness). Several of our campuses have students with special needs until 22 years of age. As educators and employees who interact regularly with youth, it is essential to know effective and proven strategies to support students experiencing a mental health crisis.
There is an ever growing concern about youths’ Mental Health; especially now in Physical Distance Learning and on-going social isolation. 50% of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14; 75% by the time they reach 24 years of age. (National Alliance for Mental Illness). Several of our campuses have students with special needs until 22 years of age. As educators and employees who interact regularly with youth, it is essential to know effective and proven strategies to support students experiencing a mental health crisis.
Self-Awareness
Self-Awareness
YMHFA will help participants to understand their role as a mental health first aider, being aware of their thoughts and body reactions when noticing a youth in need of support.
YMHFA will help participants to understand their role as a mental health first aider, being aware of their thoughts and body reactions when noticing a youth in need of support.
Self-Management
Self-Management
YMHFA will emphasize the importance of self-care and community resources to utilize for themselves and students to help stay calm in a crisis situation.
YMHFA will emphasize the importance of self-care and community resources to utilize for themselves and students to help stay calm in a crisis situation.
Social Awareness
Social Awareness
YMHFA will help participants become aware of warning signs to look for in youth to be able to provide mental health supports or guide them towards supports in the school.
YMHFA will help participants become aware of warning signs to look for in youth to be able to provide mental health supports or guide them towards supports in the school.
Relationship Building
Relationship Building
YMHFA will help provide guidance on how to best connect with youth to build trust and rapport.
YMHFA will help provide guidance on how to best connect with youth to build trust and rapport.
Responsible-Decision Making
Responsible-Decision Making
YMHFA will train participants on how to utilize the YMHFA Action Plan when working with youth who are in a non-crisis and crisis situation.
YMHFA will train participants on how to utilize the YMHFA Action Plan when working with youth who are in a non-crisis and crisis situation.
Resources for Mental Health & Wellness
Resources for Mental Health & Wellness
National Suicide Prevention Hotline (800) 273-8255https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
The Trevor Project Hotline 24 Hour Crisis Hotline for LGBTQ students and allies(866) 488-7386https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Department of Behavioral Health(909) 386-8256https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dbh/
National Alliance for Mental Illness (800) 950-NAMIhttps://www.nami.org/Home
If you have additional questions about YMHFA, please email jennifer.peau@sbcusd.k12.ca.us or karatoftebro@sbcusd.k12.ca.us
If you have additional questions about YMHFA, please email jennifer.peau@sbcusd.k12.ca.us or karatoftebro@sbcusd.k12.ca.us
Please click on the button below to explore the Student Wellness & Support Services YMHFA website for detailed information about the course.
Please click on the button below to explore the Student Wellness & Support Services YMHFA website for detailed information about the course.
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