Looking after who
Please find learning content and linked resources for Dental Core Trainees (DCT) to support the blended learning event, Looking After Who?
Welcome
Welcome to this blended learning page for Looking After Who? designed around the topic of mental health and mental ill-health. Here you will find learning outcomes as well as instructions and linked resources which will enable you to undertake the recommended learning prior to the live interactive session.
Aims and Learning Outcomes
Learning Aims
This event aims to develop the DCT knowledge and skills in mental health and mental ill-health
The event will provide the DCT with background on the mental health policy in Scotland today and signpost to the resources and agencies available in Scotland.
By the end of this course a participant should be able to:
- Discuss the challenges associated with mental health, in particular, during the current climate
- Discuss the difference between stress and anxiety and be able to recognise how this will present in a patient or impact the dental team
- Identify sources of support and information to ensure you and the wider dental team have the assistance required
Trainer Introduction
Tony McLaren is the National Co-ordinator for Breathing Space
Lisa-Jane Dock is the National Development Officer at Breathing Space
Lisa Jane and Tony are part of the Breathing Space Team at NHS 24. The service provides compassionate listening, advice, and signposting to people experiencing distress in their lives. A team of advisors takes calls 365 days a year and currently receive about 9000 calls each month from all around Scotland. The service is also currently piloting a Webchat service which is also proving popular especially with younger clients under the age of 30.
Our work externally concentrates on learning and development. Of significant importance is our partnership engagement with many varied organisations promoting key Mental Health messaging to workplaces, sports industries, such as the SFA and SRU, and key voluntary communities throughout Scotland.
To ensure you are fully prepared for the live interactive session please explore the following resources prior to the event session:
