Support in Mind Scotland launches trio of training courses for employers

The award-winning charity provides compassionate support and services to more than 1,300 people each week affected by mental illness, and it has responded to the Covid-19 crisis by delivering telephone, text and digital support.

The charity provides compassionate support and services to more than 1,300 people each week affected by mental illness, and it has responded to the Covid-19 crisis by delivering telephone, text and digital support.

The courses aim to develop participants’ knowledge, skills and confidence to provide support to colleagues and offer pathways to getting the help they may need.

Frances Simpson, chief executive of Support in Mind Scotland, said: “We know that over 70 million working days are lost every year in the UK to anxiety, stress and depression and this isn’t only damaging to the economy and to business, but devastating for the individuals and families who are affected.

“We aim to reach people early, provide support and to keep them well and safe at work, which is where they want to be. Our new range of mental health courses are informed by nearly 50 years of experience supporting people with mental health problems and mental health illness right across the country.”

To support organisations, the charity has introduced a tiered approach to learning by offering three levels of training: Insight into Mental Health, Mental Health Champions and Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid.

Further information is available at: www.supportinmindscotland.org.uk/training

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