Scotland's Mental
Health First Aid.
A two-day accredited programme that builds real confidence in recognising, understanding and responding to mental health problems. Available as public open courses or in-house for your organisation.
The training that makes
people actually confident.
Scotland's Mental Health First Aid is a standardised, accredited two-day programme developed by the Scottish Recovery Network and supported by Public Health Scotland. It gives participants the knowledge, skills and confidence to recognise and respond to mental health problems in the people around them.
The course covers ten areas of mental health across two days: from depression and anxiety to psychosis, self-harm, substance use and suicide. Participants leave with the ALGEE action plan: a practical five-step framework for any mental health first aid situation.
Two ways to access the training.
Open courses run throughout the year across Scotland. Anyone can book a place. no prior knowledge or experience required. Courses are capped at 16 participants to keep the environment safe and personal.
- Glasgow, Edinburgh and Shetland dates in 2026
- Group discount available for 5 places
- Local authority and third sector discount available
SMHFA delivered directly for your team, at a time and place that works for you. The course content is standardised and accredited. Group discussions can be directed to your sector's context, and case studies shaped around your workforce.
- Delivered anywhere in Scotland
- Groups of 8 to 16, expandable to 24 with an additional trainer
- Particular experience in higher education, third sector and local authority
- Full evaluation report included with every course
Offices in Scotland and England?
I hold a current MHFA England Instructor Member licence. One of a very small number of trainers accredited to deliver both Scotland's Mental Health First Aid and MHFA England. For organisations operating across both countries, this means a single, consistent trainer across all locations. No handoffs. No variation in standard. One voice, one approach, everywhere your people are.
The MHFA England workbook comes with caramel wafers. Some things travel well.
A full evaluation report.
Not an add-on.
Within 10 days of the final session, you receive a professionally designed report covering learner ratings, feedback themes and course outcomes. Built into the cost because I care about whether the training actually lands, and because your organisation deserves evidence that it did.
Reports can be branded with your organisation's logo on request. Designed to be shared with a board, a senior team, or an L&D function.
338 participants.
Here's what they told us.
"This course is first class, and run by a trainer who really knows what he's talking about. Not talking at you, but to you. I simply cannot recommend Chris and the course highly enough."
"Chris is excellent at responding to the dynamics of different groups to create a safe environment conducive to learning and getting the most out of the course."
"It is one of the most useful courses I have taken in my professional career. Chris Grant was absolutely amazing. extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the topic."
"Really enjoyed this course. Chris is a great instructor. Vulnerable at the right moment and very knowledgeable. I feel more confident now."
Ready to bring SMHFA
to your organisation?
Public course dates available in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Shetland. In-house delivery anywhere in Scotland.