Pi Theta Epsilon, the academic occupational therapy honor society is sponsoring Youth Mental Health First Aid on 11/9/19 at the OT Building, 3003 Forest Ave for interested individuals, $75.00. Seats are limited and registration is required. For more information, contact Christine.Urish@drake.edu

Youth 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 a 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 covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including ADHD), and eating disorders.

Register here or find more information about mental health first aid.

—Christine Urish, Professor of Occupational Therapy