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Summary:
There are three strands to the current training programme:
1. building ‘emotional resourcefulness/self esteem’ amongst vulnerable young men and women;
2. mental Health First Aid (MHFA);
3. applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
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Rationale
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Training has been recognised by the Choose Life Group as being able to have maximum impact in increasing skills in a relatively short period of time.
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Desired Outcomes
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- To develop the knowledge, skills and confidence of workers across agencies and members of the public in promoting mental health.
- Supporting those with mental health problems and those at greater risk of suicide.
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Relevance to Choose Life's Key Areas Of Work
| | Developing and implementing local training programmes |
Choose Life Objectives
| - Promoting more public awareness and encouraging people to seek help early
| Choose Life Priority Groups
| All priority groups
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Partners In Delivery
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| Health Promotion Fife |
Evaluation Tools/Methods
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Currently under discussion with Choose Life Group.
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Contact Details
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Susan Scott
Health Promotion Officer
Health Promotion Fife
Haig House
Cameron Hospital
Leven KY8 5RA
Telephone: 01592 226509
Email: SusanScott@fife-pct.scot.nhs.uk
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