Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach administrators, teachers, and school staff how to help a youth who is experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge or is in crisis.  YMHFA is primarily designed for adults who interact daily with youth.  The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews the typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help youth both in crisis and non-crisis situations. 

https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/population-focused-modules/youth/

For more information and details on how you can provide Youth Mental Health First Aid training to your school, call the South Dakota School Safety Center at 605-773-3450, or email School Safety Specialist Angela Waldner at angela.waldner@state.sd.us