Community Organizations
Darien Teens Take First ‘Youth Mental Health First Aid Training’ Course, To Be Offered Again
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Many of us learn CPR for medical emergencies — but what about mental health emergencies? On June 27 and 28, the Community Fund of Darien brought a “Youth Mental Health First Aid” training to local teenagers to equip them with skills to recognize and respond to the unique risks posed by a teenager’s mental health crisis. Darien and Norwalk teens, parents and youth workers gathered in Noroton Presbyterian Church for the eight-hour training to learn about mental illness and how to help a teen in need. __________
This article, an announcement from the Community Fund of Darien, is by Sarah-Jane Clarke, a volunteer with the organization. __________
By the end of the course, participants said they felt prepared to deal with friends, co-workers, or students who may be dealing with mental health issues.