(Neola) Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is bringing Youth Mental Health First Aid training to Tri-Center High School on April 17.
The program, designed for adults who interact with youth, aims to equip participants with the skills needed to identify and respond to mental health and substance use challenges among young people aged 6-18.
“Research from the National Alliance for Mental Illness shows that 1 in 5 teens and young adults lives with a mental health condition,” said Danielle Day, Human Sciences Educator. “Additionally, over 64% of youth living with major depression do not receive any mental health treatment according to recent data from Mental Health America.”
The training will introduce a five-step action plan that helps participants recognize signs of distress and connect youth with appropriate support and resources. The program is open to various community members, including teachers, coaches, social workers, youth faith leaders, parents, and others who regularly engage with young people.
The training will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Tri-Center High School in Neola. Private classes for groups of 15-30 participants are also available upon request.
This program is available to the public at no cost thanks to funding provided by a Project Recovery Iowa grant for the Presidentially declared FEMA disaster counties.
For more information, contact Danielle Day at daday@iastate.edu or call 641-229-6563. Class size is limited so register today at https://go.iastate.edu/WUNTSM. Registration closes April 4th, 2025.
