2-Day Accredited Course:
Scottish Mental Health First Aid
Build confidence to support mental health and wellbeing in your community or workplace.
Moray Wellbeing Hub delivers accredited Scottish Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) training, accredited by Public Health Scotland, to help people recognise distress, respond safely, and guide others toward the right support.
What You'll Learn
This practical two-day course provides the skills and understanding to:
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Recognise when someone may need help and approach them appropriately
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Listen and respond in a supportive and safe way
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Offer initial help for depression, anxiety, self-harm and psychosis
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Understand the impact of alcohol, drugs and stress on mental health
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Build confidence to talk about suicide and support recovery
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Protect your own well-being while helping others
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The knowledge and understanding developed in this course help to reduce stigma and give you the confidence to approach someone in distress.
The course is not therapy and does not train you to become a mental-health professional.
It offers evidence-based, practical tools for everyday life and work.
Who It's For
Anyone aged 16+ who wants to:
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Support friends, colleagues, or community members
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Build confidence and skills in responding to mental-health challenges
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Promote a positive culture of openness and understanding
Ideal for community groups, workplaces, and individuals with lived or living experience.
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Upcoming Course Dates | 2025-26
All sessions run 9 am – 5 pm each day.
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Option 1: Sundays 16 & 23 November 2025
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Option 2: Mondays 8 December 2025 & 26 January 2026
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Option 3: Fridays 30 January & 6 February 2026
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Option 4: Mondays 2 & 16 March 2026
Cost: £150 per person
Funded spaces: available for eligible individuals (criteria apply)
Booking is essential. Venue details confirmed on registration.
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