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Teen Mental Health First Aid Training

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Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) is an evidence-based training program designed to teach high school students (ages 14-18) how to support a friend or peer facing a mental health challenge or crisis. Just like CPR helps someone assist a person having a medical emergency, tMHFA provides the tools to recognize the warning signs of mental health and substance use challenges and take action to get help from a trusted adult.

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Suicide is the

1 IN 5

teens in the United
States will experience a mental health challenge by the time they are 18.

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64%

of teens in the United States who experience mental health challenges don’t seek help

THIRD-LEADING

CAUSE OF DEATH

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Suicide is the




for youth ages 15-19.

THIRD-LEADING

CAUSE OF DEATH

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How Mental Health First Aid for Teens Can Help

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Course content addresses common mental health challenges in young people.

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Understanding reduces stigma.

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Teens have an Action Plan to help friends and peers who may be facing a mental health challenge or crisis, such as suicide.

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Youth learn how and when to involve a parent, guardian or other responsible and trusted adult.

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WHO NEEDS TO KNOW ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

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As of 2024, Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) Training has successfully been implemented in 5 out of the 6 high schools in Cape May County.

Teen Mental Health First Aid Training is for teens in grades 9-12 or ages 14-18.

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