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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
In partnership with The Making Hope Happen Foundation, we have transitioned the remainder of YMHFA trainings to now be taught by the Making Hope Happen Foundation staff.
In partnership with The Making Hope Happen Foundation, we have transitioned the remainder of YMHFA trainings to now be taught by the Making Hope Happen Foundation staff.
Please click on the link below to register for classes through The Making Hope Foundation: https://www.mhhfmentalhealth.org/youth.html
Please click on the link below to register for classes through The Making Hope Foundation: https://www.mhhfmentalhealth.org/youth.html
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)
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
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