Workshop - Mental Health First Aid for Youth

Friday, 2/6/26  |  9 AM - 3:30 PM

North Texas Nonprofit Institute, 700 Highlander Blvd #205, Arlington TX 76015

Lunch included; please note any dietary restrictions. 

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.

• Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in
this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders
and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).
• Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
• How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.
• How to connect the youth with help.
• Expanded content on trauma, substance use self-care and
the impact of social media and bullying.

Learn how to respond with the Mental Health First
Aid Action Plan (ALGEE):
A ssess for risk of suicide or harm.
L isten nonjudgmentally.
G ive reassurance and information.
E ncourage appropriate professional help.
E ncourage self-help and other support strategies.

5 hours Social Work CEUs provided.

Presented by MHMR of Tarrant County