Jewish Family Services (JFS), in partnership with KCteen, recently offered the Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA), a three-part training for teens in grades 9-12 helping them identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges amongst their friends and peers.
The Teen Mental Health First Aid training is free and open to any teens in grades 9-12 of all faiths and backgrounds
Teens, parents and organizations interested in participating in future sessions can visit kcjewishteens.org/tmhfa.
"We love our youth and want them to thrive,” JFS Family Life Educator Jodi Perelmuter said. “Teens today manage stress, anxiety, friendships and the added pressure of social media. At tMHFA, kids learn an evidence-based curriculum taught by trusted educators. Adding more tools to the modern teen toolbox and connecting with trusted adults support healthy outcomes.”