For the fourth consecutive year, police will be hosting an event in partnership with Cumbria Mental Health Group to mark World Mental Health Day at Durranhill Police Station in Carlisle.
A week today, on Wednesday 10th October, a training session will be delivered to police officers and staff based in North Cumbria to raise awareness of the issue of depression to recognise the signs and understand the coping mechanisms and support available. The session will be delivered by First Step which is part of Cumbria Partnership NHS Trust.
This training coincides with World Mental Health Day which is designed to raise awareness about mental health issues and aims to promote open discussion of mental disorders and investments in prevention, promotion and treatment services.
Cumbria Constabulary has pledged its support and will host an online meeting to provide an opportunity for members of the public to ask police and staff from partner agencies questions about mental health issues in Cumbria and how police deal with incidents involving people who suffer from mental health issues.
Between 11.30am and 1.30pm on Wednesday 10 October, Inspector Adrian Sowerby, will be online to answer questions, together with representatives from Cumbria Mental Health Team and Carlisle & Eden Mind, along with others.
Inspector Adrian Sowerby said “This is the fourth year that the Constabulary has helped to promote World Mental Health Day and we are coming together to raise awareness of important information such as what treatment and support is available for those who suffer with mental health issues in Cumbria.
“This year the theme of the day is depression and police, along with partner agencies, are using the opportunity to learn more about the condition, how it affects people and how different organisations can provide further support for those who have it.
“We know that depression affects more than 350 million people of all ages in all communities across the world. Although treatment is available, it is widely known that a very small percentage of people receive the right treatment.
“It is important that police understand as much as possible about the communities we serve as it is often emergency services who are first on hand in times of need.
“I would encourage as many people as possible to log on to learn more about mental health and what services Cumbria has to offer.”
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