1 Why Mental Health First Aid?
The Mental Health First Aid action plan
2 Mental health problems in youth
What are mental health problems?
How common are mental health problems?
Disability caused by mental health problems
Helpful resources
3 Depression in youth
What is depression?
Importance of early intervention for depression
What causes depression?
The Mental Health First Aid action plan for depression
How to help a suicidal person
Helpful resources
4 Anxiety disorders in youth
What is an anxiety disorder?
Importance of early intervention for anxiety disorders
What causes anxiety disorders?
The Mental Health First Aid action plan for anxiety disorders
How to help a person having a panic attack
How to help a person who has experienced a traumatic event
Helpful resources
5 Psychosis in youth
What is psychosis?
Importance of early intervention for psychosis
What causes psychosis?
The Mental Health First Aid action plan for psychosis
What to do if a person appears threatening
Helpful resources
6 Substance use disorders in youth
What is a substance use disorder?
Importance of early intervention for substance use disorders
What causes substance use disorders?
The Mental Health First Aid action plan for substance use disorders
How to help if a person has overdosed
Helpful resources
7 Eating disorders in youth
What are eating disorders?
What causes eating disorders?
The Mental Health First Aid action plan for eating disorders
Helpful resources
8 Non-suicidal self-injury in youth
What is non-suicidal self-injury?
What causes self-injury?
The Mental Health First Aid action plan for non-suicidal self-injury
Helpful resources
