Adult Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders.

This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.

With the growing need for services and resources to help those living with mental health conditions, as well as substance use and addiction, everyone can play an important role in helping those in crisis.

• Feb. 8 from 1-4 p.m.

• Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon.

To learn more and to register, visit: extension.psu.edu/adult-mental-health-first-aid.

Adults Working with Youth

Mental Health First Aid: Adults Working with Youth teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth.

This eight-hour training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages 6-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to appropriate care.

First aiders will be required to complete a two-hour, self-paced online class before participating in a six-hour, instructor-led virtual workshop. With the growing need for services and resources to help those living with mental health conditions, as well as substance use and addiction, everyone can play an important role in helping those in crisis.

• Feb. 25 from 1-4 p.m.

• Feb. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon

To learn more and to register, visit: extension.psu.edu/mental-health-first-aid-adults-working-with-youth.

Alzheimer’s and dementia

Individuals who are interested in learning more about Alzheimer’s and dementia are encouraged to participate in webinars offered by Penn State Extension.

These webinars include “Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia,” “10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s,” “Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body,” and “Dementia Conversations: Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal and Financial Planning.”

The “Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia” webinar explores the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, explains the risk factors and the general stages of the disease, and offers helpful Alzheimer’s Association resources.

The “10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s” webinar helps participants recognize common signs of the disease and know what to watch for in themselves and others.

The “Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research” webinar is designed for individuals of any age who are interested in healthy living and aging well.

The “Dementia Conversations: Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal and Financial Planning” webinar will cover common decisions that are difficult to discuss with loved ones and tips that can assist in making those important conversations less stressful.

There is no cost to attend these programs. To learn more, including dates/times and to register:

• Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia: extension.psu.edu/understanding-alzheimers-disease

• 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s: extension.psu.edu/10-warning-signs-of-alzheimers-disease

• Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: extension.psu.edu/alzheimers-disease-healthy-living-for-your-brain-and-body

• Dementia Conversations: Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal and Financial Planning: extension.psu.edu/dementia-conversations-driving-doctor-visits-legal-and-financial-planning

Healthy Mediterranean meals

In this virtual cooking class, “Let’s Cook at Home: Mediterranean” webinar, you’ll create and enjoy an authentic Mediterranean meal that’s healthy and delicious.

“Let’s Cook at Home: Mediterranean” will take place on Feb. 11 from 6-7 p.m.

You’ll create and enjoy an authentic Mediterranean meal that’s healthy and delicious.

In this interactive webinar, you will be able to cook along with Penn State Extension educators or just watch to get some romantic meal ideas for the upcoming holiday. Prep instructions and videos will be sent out the weekend before the webinar to allow time to collect ingredients and set up for success.

To register, visit extension.psu.edu/lets-cook-at-home-mediterranean