Scroll down to see the full set of presentations given on the day…

What is DBI? A short explainer video

Source: https://www.dbi.scot

1) Introduction and Policy Context of the Distress Brief Interventions (DBI) Programme 

- presented by Martin McCoy, Public Health Scotland and Kevin O-Neill, DBI Central

2) Intervention Development and Overview of Training

– presented by Krystyna Loney and Jack Melson, University of Glasgow

3) System contribution of Distress Brief Interventions – sharing experiences from Lanarkshire and Highland

Part 1 - presented by Adam Daly, Associate Medical Director University Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire;

Part 2 - presented by Carol Spratt, Adult Mental Health and Specialisms, NHS Highland

4) Reflections from Children and Peoples Pilot in NHS Highland

– presented by Duncan Clark National Clinical Advisor, Young Peoples Mental Health

5) Voices of Experience - ‘Helen’s Story’

Source: https://www.dbi.scot

  • "this is exact type of niche support I needed whilst waiting for my longer term support. I am now engaging with a Psychiatrist for more specialised support that my brain needs but this fit perfectly for in between. The tools have been helpful and I am going to continue to use them throughout to refresh my brain. This support has really helped me in terms of reflection."

    Voice of lived experience

  • They have been nothing short of exceptional. Their thoughtful guidance, practical strategies, and empathetic approach have equipped me with tools that I know will carry me confidently into the next chapter of my life. They offered such a great range of techniques to explore, always tailored to what I needed in the moment, and I genuinely don’t know what these past two weeks would’ve looked like without his support.

    Voice of lived experience

  • "I really like how you have nurtured me and been there emotionally. It has been a great the way you have prompted me to reflect on myself and feel good about myself. I feel so much better, thank you"

    Voice of lived experience