Skilled level
The resources collated here are designed for people working at the skilled level of practice. They are for you if:
- You are a front-line worker, who is not a mental health specialist, in health, social care, public services, or another related setting.
- You may have direct and/or regular contact with people who are experiencing mental ill health or who may be at risk of self-harm or suicide.
- You can play an important part in promoting mental wellbeing, recognising when someone may be struggling, and offering support that can help prevent self-harm and suicide.
To find out more about different levels of practice access the Knowledge and Skills Framework.
Towards Better Outcomes - eLearning module
Sign into your Turas account to access this module.
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This module will support you to develop your understanding of what health inequalities are in the context of mental health and the prevention of self-harm and suicide. It will also support you to respond to inequalities and enable change through your practice.
Learning Bytes
A learning byte is a self-directed learning resource, designed to support learners to explore a topic in some depth at their own pace. Each one covers a different topic, but they are all connected. Common themes run through them, and they refer to each other when helpful. You can complete them in any order.
Two of the Learning bytes have additional video resources to support them.
The learning bytes can be used by individuals, teams, organisations, or training providers to support local learning and development needs.
The learning bytes covers subjects which can be distressing. Choose a time and place that is suitable for you to complete them and take a break if you need to. If you experience any distress, speak to someone you trust or contact one of the organisations listed below:
- Samaritans: 116 123 (24 hours)
- NHS 24: 111 (24 hours)
- Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87 (24 hours at weekends (6pm Friday – 6am Monday). 6pm to 2am on weekdays (Monday – Thursday)
- Childline 0800 1111 (24 hours)
Learning Byte: Promoting Mental Health and Tackling Inequalities
Learning Byte 1: Promoting Mental Health and Tackling Inequalities
Word version available here:
Learning Byte: Supporting People in Distress and Crisis
- Aim
The resources grouped here will support learning about how to support people in distress and crisis.
- Get started
This video will introduce you to the topic. It covers some fundamental ideas and introduces Sasha whose story you can explore further in the next step.
Supporting People in Distress or Crisis: Introductory Film
Transcript - Supporting People in Distress or Crisis: Introductory Film
- Apply
This resource will help you to deepen your understanding of the topic through a combination of interactive activities, videos and reflective learning. You will follow the stories of two characters, one being Sasha whose journey began in the previous step. This resource is designed to help you apply knowledge into practice and build confidence in taking what you learn into your work.
Supporting People in Distress or Crisis
PDF version available here:
Supporting People in Distress or Crisis .pdf
- Consolidate
This video provides a summary of the learning gained in the previous two steps. You can use it as a basis for reflection or as a means of refreshing your knowledge at any time.
Supporting People in Distress or Crisis: Discussion Video
Transcript - Supporting People in Distress or Crisis: Discussion Video
- Relect
After you have accessed one or more of the resources collated here, take time to reflect on:
- What key messages stood out to you?
- What do you need to explore further or learn more about?
- What could you apply in practice today?
Learning Byte: Supporting People at Risk of Suicide
Learning Byte 3: Supporting People at Risk of Suicide
Word version available here:
Learning Byte: Supporting People who Self-Harm
- Aim
The resources grouped here will support learning – relevant to people with roles at the skilled level of practice – about how to support people at risk of self-harm and who self-harm.
- Get started
This video will introduce you to the topic of supporting people who self-harm. It covers some fundamental ideas and concepts and will prepare you for further learning. The video introduces two characters – Jim and Katie – whose stories you can explore further in the next step.
Learning Byte 4 Introductory film
Learning Byte 4 Introductory film transcript
- Apply
This resource provides a structured approach to learning more about the topic of supporting people who self-harm. Using scenarios, some based on the characters you met in the previous step, you will work through a range of content that will help you take your knowledge and skills into your work.
Learning Byte 4 : Supporting People who Self-Harm
Word version available here:
Learning Byte 4 (Microsoft Word version)
- Reflect
This video provides a summary of the learning gained in the previous two steps. You can use it as a basis for reflection or as a means of refreshing your knowledge at any time.
Learning Byte 4 Discussion video
Learning Byte 4 Discussion video transcript
After you have accessed one or more of the resources collated here, take time to reflect on:
- What key messages stood out to you?
- What do you need to explore further or learn more about?
- What could you apply in practice today?
Learning Byte: Supporting Recovery and Quality of Life for People Living with Mental Ill Health
