Mental Health and Substance Use (Online, Dumfries and Galloway)

THIS TRAINING IS ONLY FOR THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY. IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR FOR OTHER AVAILABLE COURSES.

This facilitator led course will increase knowledge and awareness of key issues relating to supporting mental health and substance use in Scotland. 

Course objectives:  

• ​Recall the prevalence of people with co-existing substance use and mental health issues  

• Describe the relationship between mental health and substance use  

• Gain an overview of common mental health conditions   

• Identify the impact of stigma in relation to drug use and mental health   

• Identify how to support and signpost people affected by mental health and substance use   

• Understand the importance of self-care when working in a support setting  

Informed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.