Question 1

What will I learn in Youth Mental Health First Aid?

Accepted Answer

• The common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).
 • The 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.
 • A 5-step action plan to help an child or adolescent who may be facing a mental health or substance use challenge.

Question 2

What delivery options do you provide?

Accepted Answer

Talkable Communities provides Youth Mental Health First Aid in the in-person and virtual-blended delivery modalities.

Question 3

How long does Youth Mental Health First Aid take to complete?

Accepted Answer

In-Person Delivery: The in-person delivery is an 8 hour training including all breaks.

Virtual-Blended Delivery: The virtual-delivery blended requires the registrant to complete 2 hours of self-paced pre-work and attend a 6.5 hour, instructor-led virtual session through Zoom.

Scheduling Flexibility: All private trainings may be split over two days to accommodate participant and organizational needs.

Question 4

Where do you host Youth Mental Health First Aid courses?

Accepted Answer

We offer in-person Youth MHFA trainings across Northeast Florida. Our virtual trainings are open to anyone in the United States

Note: Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed for audiences who are at least 18 years of age. The MHFA USA curriculum cannot be delivered to anyone under the age of 18. It may only be delivered with the United States and its Territories, including American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marian Islands, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The course may not be delivered to learners outside of the United States.

Question 5

Who should take Youth Mental Health First Aid?

Accepted Answer

The simple answer is everyone. Bottom line, if you are an adult that cares about a young person, this training course is for you.

• Parents
 • Family members
 • Caregivers
 • Teachers
 • School Staff
 • Peers
 • Neighbors
 • Health and Human Services Workers
 • Other Caring Citizens

Note: Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed for audiences who are at least 18 years of age. The MHFA USA curriculum cannot be delivered to anyone under the age of 18. It may only be delivered with the United States and its Territories, including American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marian Islands, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The course may not be delivered to learners outside of the United States.

Question 6

How do I request a private Youth Mental Health First Aid training?

Accepted Answer

Please fill out the form at the bottom of this page.

Talkable Communities is able to accommodate private in-person trainings in Northeast Florida.

Private trainings are subject to trainer availability. We do our best to accommodate all requests.

The hosting individual/organization will be required to provide 2-3  training rooms to accommodate all learners and with access to technology (Large TV w/HDMI cord or Projector with speakers).

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