Supporting Mental Health in Adventurous Settings (VTQ)™
Supporting Mental Health in Adventurous Settings (VTQ)™ is specialist training designed for people who lead, support or participate in outdoor, adventure, expedition and remote activities, where mental wellbeing can be affected by isolation, challenging conditions, fatigue, stress and the demands of the environment.
The course develops greater awareness of mental health and wellbeing in adventurous settings, helping learners recognise when someone may be experiencing difficulties and understand how to provide appropriate, practical support.
Learners develop the confidence to recognise concerns, communicate effectively and support individuals experiencing mental health challenges while operating in outdoor, remote and potentially challenging environments.
Who is this course suitable for?
This training may be particularly relevant to:
- Outdoor instructors and activity leaders
- Expedition leaders and team members
- Mountain, hillwalking and outdoor groups
- Adventure activity providers
- Outdoor education staff
- Duke of Edinburgh and youth expedition leaders
- Scouts, Guides and other youth organisations
- Sports and activity clubs
- Organisations operating in rural or remote environments
- Anyone responsible for supporting the wellbeing of people taking part in adventurous activities
Specialist Outdoor & Expedition Training
Delivered by Vital Signs Scotland as part of our Outdoor & Expedition First Aid and Specialist Emergency Response Training provision, the course complements practical emergency preparedness by recognising that effective support in challenging environments involves both physical and mental wellbeing.
Training can be arranged for groups and organisations across Scotland, including tailored in-house delivery for outdoor, education and activity providers.
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