Scottish Mental Health
An interesting course that includes different activities, films, discusses, and even some fun and laughter. You will gain a Certificate of Attendance, and a colourful and interesting manual to take away with you at the end of the course, so that you can remind yourself of what you have learnt.
Syllabus
- How to apply the 5 steps of SMHFA
- How to respond if you believe someone is at risk of suicide
- How to give immediate help until professional help is available
- What to ‘say’ and ‘do’ in a crisis
- The importance of listening skills
- Practice learning and responding to those in need of support
- Understanding the recovery from mental health problems
- Understand the connection between mental health problems and alcohol and/or drugs
- Understanding the connection between mental health problems and discrimination
- Basic information about common mental health problems
- Self help information
Qualification Information
Scottish Mental Health Training: For Young People
This course is designed for Adults who offer support to young people (aged 11-17 years old) to provide you with a broader knowledge regarding mental health problems, with the course helping understand the fear of approaching a young person in need of mental support.
It helps the course attendees understand and recognise common mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, self-harming, substance abuse, suicidal feelings and eating disorders.
Syllabus
- Guidance on being a Mental Health First Aider
- Mental health problems that affect young people
- The impact of alcohol and drugs on a young person’s mental well being
- Introduction to suicide invervention
- Listening skills
- Understanding cyber-bullying
- Understanding depression
- Understanding anxiety and psychosis
- How to offer first aid during a psychotic episode
- Understanding eating disorders
Qualification Information
