{"id":1184,"date":"2024-04-10T14:18:14","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T13:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sb\/professionallearning\/?p=1184"},"modified":"2024-07-29T16:54:23","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T15:54:23","slug":"scottish-mental-health-first-aider-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sb\/professionallearning\/2024\/04\/10\/scottish-mental-health-first-aider-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Scottish Mental Health First Aider Training"},"content":{"rendered":"

***NEW TRAINING COURSE \u2013 SCOTLAND\u2019S MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDER TRAINING***<\/strong><\/p>\n

Places are now available on this training course for mental health first aiders.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This training is being delivered by Borders Care Voice and will take place over two days on\u00a0Thursday 6th June and Monday 10th June from 9.30am-5pm<\/strong>\u00a0at Council HQ in Newtown. You will need to attend both days.<\/p>\n

Please book your place through the course catalogue on Business World.<\/p>\n

Why take the course?<\/strong><\/p>\n

This course is designed for everyone. It is interesting and varied and most participants tell us that they enjoyed it very much.<\/p>\n

Five good reasons to attend SMHFA:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Most people don\u2019t know what to do in a mental health crisis. Take the course and you will be one of the few who knows what to do and is confident about putting that knowledge into action.<\/li>\n
  2. You will learn how to recognise when a person might need help and the best way to approach them.<\/li>\n
  3. You could save a life by learning basic suicide intervention skills.<\/li>\n
  4. You will learn what protects your own and other people\u2019s mental health.<\/li>\n
  5. You will learn new skills that are useful in every part of your life<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Mental Health problems are not as frightening as most people think. When a person has a mental health problem what they need most is someone who can:<\/p>\n

    \u2022 listen calmly to their feelings and fears<\/p>\n

    \u2022 give some simple information<\/p>\n

    \u2022 tell them where to get appropriate help<\/p>\n

    It doesn\u2019t sound too difficult does it?<\/p>\n

    This course is for everyone and participants use the skills they learn in all settings.<\/p>\n

    What will I learn on the course?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u2022 How to apply the 5 steps of SMHFA<\/p>\n

    \u2022 How to respond if you believe someone is at risk of suicide.<\/p>\n

    \u2022 How to give immediate help until professional help is available.<\/p>\n

    \u2022 What to say and do in a crisis<\/p>\n

    \u2022 The importance of good listening skills<\/p>\n

    \u2022 Practice listening and responding<\/p>\n

    \u2022 Understanding recovery from mental health problems<\/p>\n

    \u2022 Understanding the connection between mental health problems and alcohol and drugs<\/p>\n

    \u2022 Understanding the connection between mental health problems and discrimination<\/p>\n

    \u2022 Some basic information about common mental health problems<\/p>\n

    \u2022 Self help information<\/p>\n

    What happens on a SMHFA course?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The course takes 12 hours and is run on two separate days. It is an interesting course that includes different activities, films, discussions and even some fun and laughter.<\/p>\n

    You will get a certificate of attendance and a colourful and interesting manual to take away with you at the end so that you can remind yourself of what you\u2019ve learned.<\/p>\n

    The aims of SMHFA are:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u2022 to preserve life<\/p>\n

    \u2022 to provide initial help<\/p>\n

    \u2022 to prevent the problem getting worse<\/p>\n

    \u2022 to promote recovery of good mental health<\/p>\n

    \u2022 to provide comfort<\/p>\n

    The course will give you the knowledge to apply these aims in a real life situation. corporate<\/span><\/p>\n

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