This Informed Level training is the foundation level of the Knowledge and Skills Framework for mental health improvement and prevention of self-harm and suicide prevention, which was co-produced by NHS Health Scotland and NHS Education for Scotland.

Each course will be delivered over 2x 90-minutes on Microsoft Teams by Borders Care Voice, who have been commissioned by the Joint Health Improvement Team, who developed the training.

The training is for staff and volunteers in health and social care settings and beyond. It aims to help them develop their abilities in recognising and responding to people who they come into contact with who may be in distress and require additional support. It will cover:

• Mental health and how to maintain this, plus the factors that can lead to mental distress or mental ill-health

• Having compassionate conversations to support people who are experiencing mental distress or may be feeling suicidal and help them to seek help

• Suicide prevention.

COST: FREE – funded by Bavs