At ‘Informed Level’ there are three adult educational animations that inform individuals working with adults about mental health, how to maintain this; the factors that can lead to mental distress or mental ill-health; how to have compassionate conversations which sets out how to support people who are experiencing mental distress or may be feeling suicidal and help them seek help.
These are contained within an e-module on Turas Informed Level Resources | Turas | Learn (nhs.scot) and are also available below. Although these can be viewed on their own, it would be recommended that these are viewed as part of a wider learning activity.
Ask, Tell – Save A Life: Every Life Matters
This animation explores the issue of suicide, including statistics and facts about suicide in Scotland. It helps learners understand the signs that people may be thinking about suicide, and how and when to provide immediate help and support.
Ask, Tell – Have a Healthy Conversation
This animation gives practical tips about how and when to have compassionate conversations with people who may be feeling suicidal or experiencing mental distress. It highlights the range of communication skills that should be used including listening, questioning and responding skills. It also provides information on how to get immediate help and support.
Ask, Tell – Look After Your Mental Health
The animation explores what mental health is and that we all have mental health. Factors that can affect our mental health are explored, including how we can promote good mental health and respond compassionately to people who may be experiencing mental distress.
These resources have been co-produced by NHS Education for Scotland and Public Health Scotland to support the implementation of Scotland’s Public Health Priorities for Mental Health, Scotland’s Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027; and Scotland’s Suicide Prevention Action Plan – Every Life Matters.