Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Training for Summer 2026
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) enables youth professionals to recognize signs of distress and guide a young person toward appropriate treatments and other supportive health care. Participants will learn how to distinguish between typical adolescent development and symptoms of mental health challenges most common to young people; anxiety, depression, eating or substance use disorders, and the impact of social media and bullying. YMHFA emphasizes the importance of early intervention and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent who is in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. They will walk away with strategies for self-care and a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Participants who complete this course will earn a certificate that is valid for 3 years.
This training is being offered in partnership with The Jewish Education Project, BeWell/JFNA, RootOne, and Foundation for Jewish Camp.
To register, click the Register Here through BeWell/JFNA button above to register for ONE of the training dates.
Questions? Reach out to Erica Hruby (ehruby@jewishedproject.org).
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- Trauma
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