Mental Health and Wellbeing Team
Several member of staff within the school are trained in Mental Health First Aid
What does this mean?
Mental Health First Aid is an initial response to distress, to offer help and support for pupils in crisis, and when appropriate, signpost them on to other suitable professional help. The training does not train people to be mental health workers. We as staff can offer basic general information about mental health problems. We are available to discuss problems , to help to remove stigma and fear and to give confident help in approaching a person in distress.
Mainly we hope to:
- provide help to prevent the mental health problem or crisis developing into a more serious state
- promote the recovery of good mental health
- provide comfort to a person experiencing distress
- promote a greater understanding of mental health issues
As a community in Turnbull high school we are always able to provide support to our young people. This training helps us to have the confidence to support both the physical and mental health of your our pupils.
Members of staff include: Mrs Wallace, Mrs Brae
