Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) is a 40 hour program that teaches teens, ages 15-18, how to recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance abuse in themselves and peers (Mental Health First Aid, 2023). Adolescence is a common time for mental health challenges to first emerge. In fact, statistics show that 20% of teens will experience a mental health challenge before the age of 18.

Unfortunately, the majority of teens who experience these challenges do not know how or where to seek the proper help. tMHFA not only reduces stigma surrounding mental health, but also encourages healthy coping methods that build awareness, education, and positive social, emotional, and mental habits. Additionally, tMHFA endorses parental involvement and helps teens understand when to include a trusted adult in their recovery journey.