The Mental Health & Wellbeing section covers the work which Health Promotion is involved with to promote and encourage positive mental health.
For further information on this topic, please contact Alison MacDonald, Senior Health Promotion Officer, tel. 01870 602588 or email: alison.macdonald9@nhs.scot
Did you know that 1 person in every 4 will experience mental health problems at some point in their life? In fact some people would strongly suggest mental health is more important than physical health, because without mental health and wellbeing we cannot enjoy and get the most out of life.
There are also a number of useful links to support mental health and wellbeing – simply click on the appropriate link.
Local Mental Health Partnerships
Health Promotion works in partnership with Catch 23 and Tagsa Uibhist Mental Health Outreach Service, supporting them to deliver workshops/activities including physical activity, art therapy and stress management.
For further information or to register, please contact Alison MacDonald, Senior Health Promotion Officer, tel. 01870 602588
ASIST Suicide Intervention Training
In the same way that skills are needed for physical first aid, ASIST training develops the skills necessary for suicide first aid. It helps participants to become more ready, willing and able to recognise and intervene effectively to help people at risk of suicide.
ASIST is a two-day intensive, interactive and practice-dominated course aimed at providing people with the skills to spot the risk of suicide and provide immediate help to those at risk. ASIST is suitable for anyone and participants come from all sectors and backgrounds.
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2019
- Mentally Healthy Workplace Training – October 2019
- Uist workplaces – looking after and supporting staff mental health
- Mentally Healthy Workplace Training
- Staff Mental Health Session delivered at Uist & Barra Hospital
- Mental Health Training with Local Job Centre Staff
- Suicide Prevention Across the Western Isles
2018
- Mentally Healthy Workplace Training: Back School
- Health Promotion supports ‘pop-up Positivity Cafe’
- Rugby Clubs support suicide prevention campaign
- ‘Leave a Light On’ Service
- safeTALK Course (September): 3 dates
- Uists safeTALK Course (September): 2 dates
- suicideTALK Session (September): 3 dates
- The Western Isles is Working Together to Prevent Suicide
- Coping with a Traumatic Loss
- Mentally Healthy Workplace Training for NHS Western Isles Managers
- CnES staff undertake Mentally Healthy Workplace Training Course
- ‘Playlist for Life’ helps stimulate memories for dementia patients
2016
- Solas Gardening Project for Western Isles Alzheimer Scotland
- Stimulating Memories in Solas Day Centre