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.
