Training

There are a number of training courses available throughout Northern Ireland in mental health, emotional wellbeing and suicide prevention.

training

  • Mental health and suicide prevention training

    Courses supported by the Public Health Agency (PHA) include mental health, emotional wellbeing and suicide prevention awareness, skills and specialised skills training.

  • Stress control classes

    Stress control classes are available online for anyone living in Northern Ireland. The classes teach skills and techniques for managing stress.

  • Recovery colleges

    There is a recovery college in each of the Health and Social Care Trusts. Each recovery college offers courses and workshops. 

     

  • Towards zero suicide

    A 20 minute suicide awareness training course to gain skills and confidence to help someone who may be considering suicide.

  • Psychological first aid

    Psychological first aid provides the knowledge and skills to understand reactions to crises, and empowers people to help others and apply the same skills to their own life.

  • Substance use

    Courses provided by PHA funded services include skills development courses for those involved in work around substance use and awareness raising courses for those within the community who want to increase their knowledge around substance use and related matters.