{"id":343,"date":"2015-06-30T18:47:00","date_gmt":"2015-06-30T22:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dbhids2021.wpengine.com?p=343"},"modified":"2021-03-16T17:42:36","modified_gmt":"2021-03-16T21:42:36","slug":"what-is-mental-health-first-aid-for-youth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/blog\/what-is-mental-health-first-aid-for-youth\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Mental Health First Aid\u2026for Youth?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Contributed by Maria Boswell, Director, Mental Health First Aid and Dr. Jean Wright,\u00a0Director,\u00a0Behavioral Health and Justice-Related Services, DBHIDS<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Knowing the difference between typical adolescent behavior, and behaviors that should be cause for concern can be difficult to assess for parents, family members, and for those who care for our youth.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a parent or youth caregiver, you are likely all too familiar with the ups and downs of adolescents \u2013 frequent changes in emotions, withdrawing from family, testing limits, and the need for more privacy. Sounds familiar, right? Unfortunately, and all too often, parents and caregivers unfamiliar with behaviors that could potentially be signs of a mental health problem rely on beliefs such as, \u201che\u2019ll grow out of it, like we all did\u201d or \u201cshe\u2019s just being a typical teenager\u201d. Fortunately, most youth pass through adolescence with relatively little difficulty, despite the typical challenges faced. However, for those who are struggling or may be experiencing mental health problems, this can be a frightening and painful time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What does the science say about our teens and mental health problems?<\/strong><br \/>\nUnlike most disabling physical diseases, mental illness begins very early in life. Half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14; three quarters have begun by age 24. Anxiety disorders often begin in late childhood, mood disorders in late adolescence, and substance abuse in the early 20s, according to the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/news\/science-news\/2005\/mental-illness-exacts-heavy-toll-beginning-in-youth.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Institute of Mental Health<\/a>. (Sadly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that suicide is now the second leading cause of death in youth ages 15-24).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dspace.library.uu.nl\/bitstream\/handle\/1874\/21935\/bensing_03_helpseekingforemotional.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Research tells us<\/a>\u00a0that the majority will not or cannot seek out treatment on their own. Of the two million young people struggling with depression, only 39 percent receive\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/media.samhsa.gov\/data\/2k9\/youthDepression\/MDEandTXTforADOL.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">treatment<\/a>. Without early intervention, child and adolescent disorders frequently\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/archpsyc.jamanetwork.com\/article.aspx?articleid=208678\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">continue in to adulthood<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So how does a parent or youth caregiver \u201cknow\u201d when there is cause for concern?\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nDoes it require an academic understanding of mental illness? A degree in psychology?\u00a0 The answer is no. A combination of genuine concern and caring, coupled with a basic understanding of common mental health problems, signs and symptoms, is a good start to helping a teen who may need help.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mental Health First Aid for Youth<\/a>\u00a0is an evidence-based, widely endorsed and funded training for everyone who interacts with youth and wants to learn the basics of how to assist a young person who may be struggling with a mental health challenge. In the U.S., Mental Health First Aid is administered by the National Council for Behavioral Health in partnership with the Missouri Department of Mental Health and the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The Youth Mental Health First Aid curriculum is primarily focused on information participants can use to help adolescents and transition-age youth, ages 12-18.<\/p>\n<p>This one-day course (free to adults who live, work or study in Philadelphia) teaches participants the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among adolescents, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, and substance use disorder. \u00a0Participants will learn to be able to approach youth in their family or community and listen nonjudgmentally, offer reassurance and information, and help to facilitate their getting appropriate care.<\/p>\n<p>Participants\u00a0<strong>do not<\/strong>\u00a0learn to diagnose, nor how to provide any therapy or counseling in this training \u2013 rather, participants learn to recognize and support a youth developing signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in an emotional crisis.\u00a0 The course focuses on a five-step action plan taught through lectures, role-playing, videos, and simulations.\u00a0 Participants receive answers to key questions like, \u201cWhat can I do?\u201d and \u201cWhere can someone find help?\u201d A comprehensive manual, local resources, (click <a href=\"http:\/\/philadelphia.pa.networkofcare.org\/mh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>) and information on 24-hour helplines are given out at each training. (If you live and\/or work outside of Philadelphia, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mental Health First Aid USA<\/a>\u00a0and click \u201ctake a course\u201d for trainings near you.)<\/p>\n<p>Typical adolescence comes with its own set of obstacles, but, if a teen is struggling with additional challenges, the support of adults who recognize the signs and symptoms of a mental health problem can be a life saver.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a sampling of the feedback that we\u2019ve gotten from the training:<\/p>\n<p><strong>A School Police Officer:<\/strong><em>\u00a0\u201cThis training was way overdue. Those situations have been issues that I deal with on a regular basis.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>A Paraprofessional:<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><em>\u201cVery important; a must for all noon-time aides and for parents.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>A Teacher:\u00a0<\/strong><em>\u201cIt was great, very informative, loaded with techniques I will use with my students.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>A Parent:<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><em>\u201cI have a 19 year old child who in the past 7 months has attempted suicide twice. At the same time I have a 22 year old child who is recovering from a drug addiction. The training that was offered to me through this program has helped a great deal as it relates to these events. I also work with the homeless many of whom suffer from mental illness and addiction, again this training has offered just how powerful the ability to just listen can be.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For more information, or if you would like to find a training near you, call (215) 790-4996.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>H. 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