NES have produced a suite of infant mental health resources, including seven e-learning modules covering perinatal and infant mental health knowledge for a range of staff working in health, social care and third sector settings. You can access the modules, as well as find out which ones are recommended for your role at https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/10382/perinatal-and-infant-mental-health
They have also produced an interactive PDF covering knowledge about promoting positive infant mental health and early attachments.
NES have also created a bespoke training plan for health visitors
At a minimum all health, social care and third sector staff are encouraged to complete:
The Infant Mental Health PDF
Essential perinatal and infant mental health: Module 1 Introduction to Perinatal and Infant Mental Health and Module 3 Stigma
To access the modules you will need to register with TURAS Learn. Anyone can register and it is free of charge. To register go to: https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/Please note: there are no compulsory tests that need to be passed in order to complete the modules. NES have also produced an interactive PDF covering knowledge about promoting positive infant mental health and early attachments.
More detailed information on the free training available from NES is on the NES Essential Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Online Modules document.
