Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid Training for Trainers for 2010

NHS Health Scotland is pleased to announce the date for the next training for trainers’ cohort for 2010.  The cohort will be held over 7 days during May & June.

The course is particularly relevant for those who are likely to come into contact with those at risk of mental health problems. Covering a number of topics including;

• What is meant by mental health/mental ill health?
• The signs and symptoms of common mental health problems including depression, anxiety disorders and psychosis
• The range of effective interventions and treatments
• How to access professional help and support

Scotland’s mental Health First Aid aims to help participants:

• Preserve life where a person may be a danger to themselves or others
• Provide help to prevent a mental health problem developing into a more serious state
• Promote recovery of good mental health
• Provide comfort to a person suffering mental illness

Places are filling fast, however if you would like to find out more information about the course and an application form please visit the Scotland’s Mental health First Aid website at www.smhfa.com or call Lesley Lucas on 0131 536 8772