Youth Mental Health First Aid expert Denique Weidema-Lewis provides valuable insight into Mental Health First Aid training. Her work emphasizes training others (e.g., parents, staff, teachers, community members) to become first-responders in youth mental health, not just raising awareness but building skills.
Mental Health First Aid Training Radio Interview

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.
Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
The Stamford YMHA is a city-wide network of providers, advocates and concerned individuals to improve conditions for children and adolescents struggling with their mental health. Questions concerning individual cases and concerns should be referred directly to your care provider.
© Stamford Youth Mental Health Alliance
c/o The Fiduciary Entity: Dovetail: SIP, Inc. | 40 Clinton Avenue | Stamford, CT 06901
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.
Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
The Stamford YMHA is a city-wide network of providers, advocates and concerned individuals to improve conditions for children and adolescents struggling with their mental health. Questions concerning individual cases and concerns should be referred directly to your care provider.
© Stamford Youth Mental Health Alliance
c/o The Fiduciary Entity: Dovetail: SIP, Inc. | 40 Clinton Avenue | Stamford, CT 06901