MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING
There are two catalogues available that set out the training available at the Informed, Skilled and Enhanced Levels of the Knowledge and Skills framework for Mental Health Improvement and Suicide Prevention, one for adults and one for people working with children and young people.
You can download the Adults catalogue (PDF) HERE and the Children and Young People’s catalogue (PDF) HERE.
There are regular opportunities to access free training for mental health improvement and suicide prevention. Some of these are available via Public Health and some via other organisations such as Borders Care Voice. Current training opportunities are listed below.
SCOTLAND’S MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (SMHFA) – BORDERS CARE VOICE in DUNS
Date: Thursday 15th August and Thursday 22nd August 2024
Time: 9.30am – 5.00pm
This 2-day face-to-face training course in Duns offers basic general information about mental health problems and is aimed at those working with adults. The knowledge presented and understanding developed in the course helps to remove stigma and fear and to give confidence in approaching a person in distress.
More information about the training can be found in the Borders Care Voice Training Programme. To book a place click HERE.
MENTAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT AND SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING – BORDERS CARE VOICE
Date: Monday 16th September and Monday 23rd September 2024
Time: 10am – 12noon over Teams.
This informed level training is the foundation level of the Knowledge and Skills Framework for mental health improvement and the prevention of self-harm and suicide which was co-produced by NHS Health Scotland and NHS Education for Scotland.
More information about the training can be found in the Borders Care Voice Training Programme. To book a place click HERE.
APPLIED SUICIDE INTERVENTION SKILLS TRAINING (ASIST)
ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognise when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety.
Please email health.improvement@borders.scot.nhs.uk to be added to the distribution list for ASIST to be informed when the next course is open for booking.
INEQUALITIES IN MENTAL HEALTH IN SCOTLAND
A series of masterclasses are available from The Mental Health Improvement, Self-harm and Suicide Prevention programme at NHS Education for Scotland in partnership with Public Health Scotland. The most recent NES Masterclass ‘Inequalities in Mental Health in Scotland’ is now available to access on TURAS (link below, registration may be required)
https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/73663
LIVING WORKS START SUICIDE PREVENTION MODULE self-directed learning (60 – 90 mins)
This online course is a good introduction to learning suicide prevention skills, from the provider of the ASIST course. LivingWorks Start teaches you to recognise when someone is thinking about suicide and connect them to help and support. Using a four-step model to keep someone safe from suicide, you will have the chance to practice your skills with simulated conversations. Links to safety resources and support are available throughout.
To register for a licence email health.improvement@borders.scot.nhs.uk
SELF-HARM AND SUICIDE PREVENTION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Tuesday 29th October 2024: 1pm – 5pm
Thursday 21st November 2024: 9am – 1pm
Thursday 5th December 2024: 9am – 1pm
Tuesday 4th March 2025: 9am – 1pm
Thursday 27th March 2025: 9am – 1pm
Tuesday 27th May 2025: 9am – 1pm
Email health.improvement@borders.scot.nhs.uk for further information and to register for a place.