Category: Training on Depression and Anxiety

  • Conversations in the Community – SAMH

    About

    Have you ever wanted to be there for someone who’s struggling, but not known what to say? Or do you worry about saying the wrong thing?

    You’re not alone. Conversations about mental health can be hard. But you don’t need to be a mental health professional to support others in your community.

    Contact

    An elearning course, hosted on the SAMH website, will help you practice how to talk about mental health, and feel more prepared to help others.

    • It’s free for anyone to do 
    • It’s online – you can do it from anywhere 
    • It takes about 90 minutes in total
    • It’s self-guided – no one will assess you 
    • We co-produced the course with people who have experience of mental health problems

  • Smoking: Improving Mental and Physical health Achieving Cessation Targets (IMPACT) Training

    Delivered by:  

    NHS Highland (partnership with ASH Scotland)

    Aims and Objectives:

    Learning aims:
    The aim of this course is to equip workers who support people with experience of mental health problems with the knowledge, skills and confidence to initiate a conversation on smoking, and to discuss options for supporting people who are ready to quit.

    Learning outcomes:
    By the end of this course, you should be able to:

    • Explain the links between smoking and mental health, and the effect that smoking has on specific mental health medications
    • Initiate discussions on smoking, including the practical application of tools and techniques
    • Outline the importance and relevance of your role in discussing smoking with people who have lived experience of mental health illness, as well as your role in providing ongoing support
    • Provide an overview of local stop-smoking support options, including behavioural support, nicotine and non-nicotine containing products (which can assist in a quit attempt).

    Duration: 

    2 hours (1hr version available upon request)

    Audience: 

    This training is aimed at any individual staff or volunteer of public services or third sector/community groups that work with individuals to provide a service and additional support [Informed level]. This course is open to all sectors within the NHS Highland Board area.

    Delivery Method:  

    Online via Teams (face-to-face option available upon request)

    (Completion of elearning module prior)

    Cost to Participant:

    Free.

    How to book: 

    Courses are booked through NHS Highland using Turas Learn. To register for the training, click on the Turas link below:

    Smoking : Improving Mental and Physical health Achieving Cessation Targets (IMPACT) | Turas | Learn (nhs.scot)

    If you don’t have a Turas Learn account, you will need to visit the registration page. This video demonstrates how to create your own account.

    For any enquires or bespoke training request please email katy.allanson@nhs.scot

  • Discovery College

    Aims and Objectives:

    Offers a variety of courses each semester around mental health, wellbeing, substance use and recovery.

    Discovery College is the Highland’s first college dedicated to helping individuals gain a deeper understanding of wellbeing, mental health, and/or substance use. Our college offers a unique learning experience that provides individuals with the skills and knowledge to improve their overall quality of life. At the Discovery College, we offer a range of courses continually co-developed and co-delivered by a team of highly qualified subject experts, peer supporters, and individuals with lived experience. Our aim is to empower you to better manage and cope with life’s challenges, allowing you to achieve personal growth and a sense of purpose. Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge, acquire new skills, or simply want to explore opportunities for the future, our college provides a welcoming environment for all. We believe that everyone can benefit from the courses offered at Discovery College, regardless of where you are on your life’s journey. You don’t need any qualifications to join us, just an open mind and a willingness to participate. As a student of the Discovery College, you will have the opportunity to experience personal and community empowerment, and develop an underlying sense of hope.

    How to book: 

    Self booking directly through the website or through self-referral.

    https://centred.scot/discovery-college-courses/

    discoverycollege@centred.scot

    01463 236507


  • Mental health : 32 decider skills

    Delivered by:  

    NHS Highland

    Aims and Objectives:

    The aim of this course is for all participants to be able to facilitate Decider Skills groups as well as teach decider skills to patients on an individual basis.

    The Decider Skills use Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to teach children, young people and adults the skills to recognise their own thoughts, feelings and behaviours, enabling them to monitor and manage their own emotions and mental health. Complex psychological theory has been distilled into highly effective, evidence based skills for individuals and organisations.

    Learning outcomes:
    By the end of this course, you should be able to:

    • Understand and explain the development and theoretical framework underpinning the decider skills
    • Gain knowledge and understanding of all 32 Decider Skills and how these can be taught in both an individual and group setting
    • Consider how the Decider Skills can be implemented into your own practice and workplace setting
    • Know how to access the Highland Decider Practitioner Support Group.

    Audience: 

    All staff (NHS Highland Only) who are supporting individuals to maintain positive mental health and wellbeing.

    How to book: 

    Courses are booked through NHS Highland using Turas Learn. To register for the training, click on the Turas link below:

    Mental health : 32 decider skills | Turas | Learn (nhs.scot)

    If you don’t have a Turas Learn account, you will need to visit the registration page. This video demonstrates how to create your own account.

    You do not need an NHS email address to access Turas Learn.

  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    Delivered by:  

    National Wellbeing Hub

    Aims and Objectives:  

    • A lot of people struggle with low mood over the winter months. Some people struggle so severely they have what is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
    • In this webinar, Dr Dimitri Gavriloff and Professor Colin Espie will help you understand the science behind SAD, looking at how SAD can affect our sleep routines and how you can manage your sleep during these times.

    Duration: 

    1 hour webinar

    Audience: 

    The National Wellbeing Hub is a partnership between national, local and professional bodies with a shared passion for looking after the emotional and psychological wellbeing of our country’s health and social services workers.

    Delivery Method:  

    Pre-recorded live webinar

    Cost to Participant:  

    Free

    How to book: 

    Link to Webinar: click here 

  • Anxiety – what is it, and how we can manage it?

    Delivered by:  

    National Wellbeing Hub

    Aims and Objectives:  

    An overview of what anxiety is and what it feels like, and providing you with some useful strategies you can use to help manage your own anxiety.

    Duration: 

    1 hour webinar

    Audience: 

    The National Wellbeing Hub is a partnership between national, local and professional bodies with a shared passion for looking after the emotional and psychological wellbeing of our country’s health and social services workers.

    Delivery Method:  

    Pre-recorded live webinar

    Cost to Participant:  

    Free

    How to book: 

    Link to Webinar: click here  

  • Low mood: what is it and what helps?

    Delivered by:  

    National Wellbeing Hub

    Aims and Objectives:  

    Explore the relationship between low mood, depression and anxiety and consider some of the differing approaches to treatment, including practical measures, such as breathing.

    Duration: 

    1 hour podcast

    Audience: 

    The National Wellbeing Hub is a partnership between national, local and professional bodies with a shared passion for looking after the emotional and psychological wellbeing of our country’s health and social services workers.

    Delivery Method:  

    Pre-recorded live podcast

    Cost to Participant:  

    Free

    How to book: 

    Link to Webinar: click here 

  • Understanding Anxiety, Depression and CBT 

    Delivered by:  

    Future Learn

    Aims and Objectives:  

    Improve your understanding of depression and anxiety and find out more about an effective and evidence-based treatment: CBT. This course is accredited for CPD.

    Duration: 

    5 weeks of 3hrs weekly study

    Audience: 

    This beginner’s course is aimed at anyone with an interest in mental illness generally, and anxiety and depression in particular. This may include: 

    • those who are currently experiencing or have previously experienced emotional difficulties, 

    • family and friends of those who are experiencing emotional difficulties, 

    • primary (or other) healthcare professionals who have a frontline role in detecting mental health difficulties and offering appropriate support and guidance to those affected. 

    Delivery Method:  

    Online E-learning modules – self-guided and learn at your own pace.

    Cost to Participant:  

    Future Learn subscription plan– free option. 

    How to book: 

    More information and a full list of courses available and how to access them can be found here 

  • Mental Health: Supporting Others

    Delivered by:  

    Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH)

    Aims and Objectives:  

    • The definition of mental health and wellbeing
    • What is stigma and discrimination & how does this affect mental health 
    • Common mental health problems, more specifically depression and anxiety, with short case study and signposting for further reading 
    • Early warning signs and triggers, and how we might spot the signs of poor mental health 
    • Preparing to have the conversation around mental health- how, why, where? Followed by ‘useful phrases and tips’ 
    • Group skills practice scenarios with prompting questions- office/work-based scenarios. 
    • Our limitations as caregivers and the value of signposting. 
    • All participants will be given a starter toolkit for signposting others for support, and encouraged to continue research for their own toolkit in their own time 

    Duration:  

    2 hours

    Audience: 

    This course is specifically designed for those who wish to upskill the ability to have the conversation and support others (friends, family members, colleagues, etc.) with mental health problems.

    Delivery Method:  

    Online (face to face option)

    How to book: 

    For more information on SAMH training and to download their synopses here , or email training@samh.org.uk for more information. 

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