Mental Health First Aiders
MHFAs are trained to offer a deeper understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect people’s wellbeing, including depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, psychosis, and substance misuse. As well as spotting triggers and signs of mental health issues, they offer non-judgmental listening, support and early intervention but are also trained to respond to individuals in crisis who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts, self-harming behaviour, panic attacks or reactions to traumatic events.
They offer a strictly confidential listening service and can provide signposting to further help if needed. They do not judge or diagnose, and they hope to reduce the stigma around mental ill health in school communities.
For more information see https://mhfaengland.org/ and https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week
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Her role is Adult and CYP Counsellor at Yewdale Counselling Services. She offer a range of therapies such as person centred, Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Complex Trauma Therapy.
Orange Button Holder
Overview
The Orange Button is worn by people (Ms Carolyn Noon), in Lancashire and South Cumbria who have undergone specialised suicide prevention training, who can provide comprehensive signposting to relevant services. It is our aim for 2023/24 to raise awareness of the Orange Button, how it can help people who are feeling suicidal, and to encourage people to take the training to become an Orange Badge holder in order to create a community of people trained in suicide awareness that have gained skills, including active listening, from quality assured training. Key messages The following key messages have been provided to help promote the Orange Button Community Scheme to new audiences: • The Orange Button Community Scheme in Lancashire and South Cumbria now has more than 2,500 members. • Orange Button holders train to be able to listen to and support people who are struggling and are having thoughts of suicide, and signpost them to • The Orange Button scheme is still in its early stages, but the aim is to have as many volunteers as possible undertake the specialist training, and for people to know what an Orange Button means. • The Lancashire and South Cumbria region has some of the highest suicide rates across the country. • Training can be booked or arranged for individuals and workplaces by contacting Lancashire Mind.
Mental Health Policy
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