Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)
July 15, 2026 + pre-work
12 noon to 5:30pm CT
7.0 continuing education credit hours
Virtual (via Zoom)
*Registration for this course CLOSES on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 12 noon CT*
CE/CEU credits included: 7.0 (see below for approval details). You must attend at least 90% of each live session AND complete the pre-work prior to the end of the live instructor-led session to receive CE credits and be certified in Youth MHFA.
- This webinar will NOT be recorded and no make-up dates are offered.
- Partial continuing education credits are not awarded.
Format: Live, interactive virtual workshop via Zoom + 2 hours of self-directed pre-work (completed prior to the start of the first course date)
Investment: $30 + sales tax
Instructors: Erin Haugen, PhD, LP, CMPC & Angela Donn, LCSW-C (see bios below)
Abstract:
Youth MHFA is a skills-based training that teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to youth and young adults experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. The evidence behind the program demonstrates it builds mental health literacy, providing an action plan that teaches people to safely and responsibly identify and address a potential mental health or substance use challenge. This course is open to athletic trainers, athletic training students, and other healthcare professionals interested in learning to identify, respond, and refer athletes experiencing a mental health or substance use concerns to appropriate professionals. This course will help you build skills using lecture, small group work, large group work, responding to scenarios, and video-based learning while helping you stay within your identified scope of practice. We will also discuss integrating concepts into your MHEAPs and application of these concepts into sport settings.
Objectives:
- Define the purpose of Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) and the role of the First Aider.
- Illustrate the signs & symptoms of mental health challenges that may impact youth.
- Explain the impact of traumatic experiences and the role of resilience on adolescent development.
- Apply the appropriate steps of the YMHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to non-crisis situations.
- Apply the appropriate steps of the YMHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to crisis situations.
- Choose appropriate methods for self-care following the application of YMHFA in a crisis or non-crisis situation.
Non-Discrimination:
HPC and ATAGF do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or age.
Conflict of Interest Statements:
There is no known commercial support for this program, nor are there any relationships between the CE sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could be construed as conflicts of interests. Dr. Haugen is also the Founder and CEO of Haugen Performance Consulting. There is no commercial support or benefits for endorsement of products (e.g., books, training, drugs).
The presenter will inform participants of the utility and validity of content discussed (including the basis for statements about utility/validity), as well as limitations of the approach and the most common and severe risks, if any, associated with program content.
Requests for Accommodations:
HPC and ATAGF are committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in all aspects of its continuing education activities. Participants with special needs should contact program organizers so reasonable accommodations can be made.
To request accommodations, contact ATAGF's Continuing Education Vice Chair, Christine Boulton-Olson, PhD, LP, at training@grandforkstherapy.com.
Instructor: Erin Haugen, PhD, LP, CMPC
Dr. Haugen is a licensed psychologist and consultant specializing in clinical & sport psychology. She has a PhD in clinical psychology and is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.
Dr. Haugen is a nationally sought-after speaker in athletic training and sport psychology and presents nationally about athlete mental health, interdisciplinary care, ethics, and performance psychology. She authors articles and book chapters related to athlete mental health, sport psychology, ethics, and supervision.
Dr. Haugen is the Founder & CEO of Haugen Performance Consulting, a firm specializing in mental health, well-being, leadership, and performance psychology training for high-stakes industries, such as healthcare, higher education, and elite sport. She is the Director of Mental Health and Performance Psychology at a Division I institution and consults with several other institutions at various levels of the NCAA and NAIA. She received the prestigious NATA Jack Weakley Award of Distinction in 2023 for her lifetime contributions to athletics, athletic training, and sports medicine.
Instructor: Angela Donn, MSW, LCSW-C
Angela has been a clinical social worker for over 20 years working with a wide range of clients from ages 12 to 75. She believes in letting your experience inform you but not limit you!
Angela works collaboratively with those she serves to help them achieve her personal and mental wellness goals. She tailors spaces for each person's needs and preferences.
Angela earned her Bachelor's degree in Humanities with a minor in Art Therapy from Buffalo State University and her Master of Social Work degree from Fordham University. She has pursued additional training in a range of areas to continue refining her skills. She has also served as a clinical supervisor for more than 15 years and is passionate about speaking at state and national conferences on mental health topics and adventure-based therapy.
Course Curriculum
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Continuing Education Approvals (CE/CEU)
This course is available for 7.0 continuing education hours. You must attend at least 90% of each live courses dates AND complete the pre-work prior to the end of the live course to receive CE/CEU credit. Completion is verified and attendance is monitored. Credit will not be given for partial viewing/attendance, and the instructor-led portion is NOT recorded.
This course is co-sponsored by Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks, PLLC.
ND Licensed Social Workers: Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks, PLLC, is approved by the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners (NDBSWE) to sponsor continuing education for social workers in North Dakota (provider #P-217). This course is listed on CE Broker for 7.0 continuing education hours.
ND Licensed Addiction Counselors: Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks is an approved continuing education provider for the North Dakota Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners (NDBACE).
ND Licensed Nurses: Per correspondence with the North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) on 11/19/25, contact hours approved by any other health care regulatory board (e.g., board of social work examiners [NDBSWE]) within the state or out-of-state will be accepted as meeting the NDBON requirements. You are encouraged to check with them to ensure this information is still accurate.
North Dakota EMS: This course is available as LCCR/ICCR for 7.0 hours for pre-hospital.
Athletic Trainers: This program has been planned and implemented in accordance with the requirements and policies of the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) through the joint sponsorship of Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks, PLLC, and Haugen performance Consulting, PLLC. Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks is approved by the BOC to provide continuing education for athletic trainers.
ND Certified Peer Support Specialists: This program is approved for continuing education credits for North Dakota Certified Peer Support Specialists.
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