Livingston County Health Center Hosts Area’s First Local ‘Youth Mental Health First Aid’ Training

WHO:             Any adults who are in contact with youth are welcome to attend

WHAT:          First-ever Youth Mental Health First Aid training scheduled in Chillicothe

WHEN:          April 29, 2014; 8:30am-5:30pm

WHERE:       Livingston County Health Center, 800 Adam Drive, Chillicothe, MO 64601

WHY:             Mental health problems – such as depression, anxiety, impulse control and misuse of alcohol and other drugs – are shockingly common in the United States.  In fact, many symptoms of mental illness occur before age 20. Young people are especially at risk of depression, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, phobias, and substance abuse. Some mental illnesses, such as depression, can occur in young children too young to effectively communicate their pain. As a result suicide is the 2^nd leading cause of death among youth.  Preferred Family Healthcare, in collaboration with the Livingston County C2000 and Livingston County Health Center will be providing a free training on Youth Mental Health First Aid to arm the public with skills to help youth who are developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.  The clinical and qualitative evidence behind the program demonstrates that it helps the public better identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness, thus improving outcomes for individuals experiencing these illnesses.

Any adult who is in contact with youth is welcome to attend. Space is limited to the first 30 participants. For more information or to register please contact Justin McDermott at 660-665-1962 or jmcdermott@pfh.org. Registration closes April 18^th.