North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has welcomed Swindon MIND to his community office to deliver a vital Mental Health First Aid training for local residents.
Swindon Mind is a volunteer-led group which works to promote a better understanding of mental health locally, as well as raising money for research & support services.
On average 16 people take their lives every day in the UK and suicide is the leading cause of death in men aged between 20 and 49 – with such startling statistics, training like this is vital.
The training aims to give people the tools to offer help and support to people experiencing a number of mental health conditions including depression, schizophrenia and anxiety. The course lasts two days and saw participants learn to understand mental ill health, how it effects people and how they can assist someone in crisis.
Justin Tomlinson MP said: "Mental ill health effects one in four people each year. As we rightly ensure that there is parity of esteem between physical and mental health, these sessions are vital in helping to educate people on what to do to support person in crisis. I look forward to welcoming Swindon Mind back to my community office in the near future to host more sessions.
