Understanding Mental Health

This one day course is available on the following dates:

  • 2012/13 dates are yet to be confirmed. Please check here at a later date.
  • Target Audience

    All who have a professional or personal interest in mental health.

    Aim

    To provide a basic overview of mental health issues including impact, interventions and approaches.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Consider the impact of stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health issues
    • Recognise that mental health affects us all
    • Look at some of the signs and symptoms of anxiety, depression and psychosis
    • Understand the risk factors for suicide and self-harm
    • Appreciate why recovery must be at the heart of any discussion of mental health problems
    • Consider the wide range of interventions that can hasten recovery
    • Think about how best to look after our own mental health

    The training is interactive with a full range of approaches including quizzes, poetry, case studies, presentations, lots of discussion, narratives of recovery and skills' practice.

    If you would like to book a place on this course please submit a booking enquiry.

    If you have any questions about Health in Mind's Training please contact Stuart Campbell on 0131 225 8508 or email sdc@health-in-mind.org.uk

    Need help now?

    If you or someone you care for is facing a crisis and in distress, please contact NHS 24 or your GP directly.

    Click here for further information and contact details.

    Get Involved

    • Volunteering

      Do you have a few hours to spare each week and are you keen to put them to good use?

    • Service User Involvement

      Involving people who use Health in Mind's services.

    • Make a Donation

      All donations welcome! Please help us to make a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing in Scotland.

    Training Calendar

    The upcoming training dates are as follows:

    May

    14th & 22nd - Scotland's Mental Health First Aid

    Please note the full 2012/13 calendar is not yet finalised. In the meantime please click here to see our full range of courses.