Responding to the Adolescent in Crisis
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
10:00am-1:00pm Eastern / 9:00am-12:00pm Central / 8:00am-11:00am Mountain / 7:00am-10:00am Pacific
Directions: Online Course,
Responding to the Adolescent in Crisis
Presenter: Deb McMahon
Cost: $45.00
Course Description:
Adolescents experience mental health crises unique to their emotional and sociological development – you will learn how these issues differ from those of an adult. You will also learn of youth suicide trends within the U.S., developmental phases of adolescents and the impact on communication as well as intervention guidelines during for active crisis.
Training Objectives:
1. Identify mental health issues unique to childhood and adolescence
2. Recognize suicide trends of youth in the U.S.
3. Apply communication guidelines for adolescent intervention.
Who Should Attend:
Patrol officers, CIT Officers, ECIT Officers, Crisis Negotiators, Dispatchers and Patrol Supervisors.