Supporting yourself and other people to better mental health, and knowing what to do in difficult situations, are really useful life skills. There are a variety of training courses open to people in Cornwall, to help achieve this.
Healthy Cornwall training
Healthy Cornwall has a wide range of useful training courses, covering topics around mental health. You can see the full range on their website.
Topics include:
- Alcohol problems and substance misuse
- Mental health training for frontline staff
- Self harm awareness
- Mental health first aid
- Suicide first aid
They can also deliver workshops direct to your organisation, covering topics such as:
- Stress
- Menopause
- Mindfulness
- Sleep
- Food and Mood
- Wellness and more
Orange Button Community Scheme
People struggling with mental ill health, having thoughts of suicide or worried about a friend or family member, can now "push the button" when they see someone displaying a distinctive orange badge and ask them for information and support.
The Orange Button is worn by people who have:
- undergone extensive mental health first aid
- or suicide prevention training
Whilst they are not able to counsel people, they can help you find relevant services.
Take a look at the page to find out more about the Orange Button scheme, and how you can get on our free training.
Sound Doctor training for people at work
Free Online mental health training is now available for all working people across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The training package has been developed and hosted by the Sound Doctor. It includes three modules covering psychological first aid, mental health and trauma awareness. Find out more on the mental health training for working people page.
Information to help you support adults
We have information, helplines and details of the support available for adults in mental health crisis, or experiencing mental ill health. Take a look at the I need help with my mental health page.
Information to help you support children and young people
Take a look at our Mental health support for parents and young people page for information on supporting children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties here. There is also information for parents and carers.
Resources for Professionals working in Mental Health
We have a collection of Resources for Professionals working in Mental Health including our Suicide Prevention Strategy.