NHS Forth Valley “Ask, Tell” Mental Health Workshops (Series 9)

NHS Forth Valley has confirmed dates for their next Ask Tell mental health workshops, with Series 9 beginning on Tuesday 6^th July, 10am – 11am via Microsoft Teams.

The workshops cover mental wellbeing, suicide prevention and having compassionate conversations with people who are experiencing mental distress or may be feeling suicidal. They are designed to support learning at the Informed Level of Scotland’s Knowledge and Skills Framework for Mental Health Improvement, Self Harm and Suicide Prevention.

Each series consists of 3 workshops; while each workshop can be attended on its own, it is recommended that all 3 are attended.

Series Dates

Workshop Content

• Workshop 1: “Ask, Tell – Look after your mental health”

Explores what mental health is and that we all have mental health. Factors that can affect mental health are shown, including how we can promote good mental health and respond compassionately to people who may be experiencing mental ill-health or distress.

• Workshop 2: “Ask, Tell – How to have a healthy conversation”

Gives practical advice about how and when to have compassionate conversations with people who may be experiencing mental distress or feeling suicidal. It also provides information on how to get immediate help and support.

• Workshop 3: “Ask, Tell – Save a life”

Explores the issue of suicide, including statistics and facts about suicide in Scotland. It aims to help learners understand the signs that people may be thinking about suicide, and how and when to provide immediate help and support.

Places are limited per series, and booking is essential.

To book your place, or for further information, please visit the NHS Forth Valley website and complete the online booking form (noting in the date section which series you are requesting to attend). You only need to complete one application, and you will be contacted by email to confirm your place and the joining information.