Delivered by:
SMHFA accredited trainers based in HighlandÂ
Aims and Objectives
Learning Aims:
The aim of this course is to teach people to recognise the signs and symptoms of someone with mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety and psychosis, and to help deal with a crisis situation by guiding someone towards professional and other help.
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this course, participants will:
- Have an understanding of mental health problems including depression, anxiety disorders, and psychosis
- Know how to give initial support and comfort to someone experiencing a mental health problem
- Know how to deal with a crisis situation or the first signs of someone developing mental ill health
- Be able to support people to access appropriate help, including both professional support and evidence-based self-help strategies
- Know how to promote recovery of good mental health
- Explore the impact of alcohol and drugs on mental health.
Duration:
2 Full days – Learners must complete both days in order to receive accreditation.
Audience:
General Audience
Delivery Method:
In-person
Cost to Participant:
None
How to book:
This is a bookable course through Public Health Scotland. Firstly book a place through Turas Learn then you will receive a calendar invite to place a hold in your diary. 4-6 weeks before the course start you will then be sent a link to register through the Public Health Scotland dashboard. Registration on this link is essential to secure your place on the course.
Courses are booked through NHS Highland using Turas Learn. To register for the training, click on the Turas link below:
Mental health and wellbeing : Scotland’s mental health first aid | Turas | Learn
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 please email nhsh.healthimprovementtraining@nhs.scot
