Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid - Public Training Course

Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid - Public Training Course

  • Ages 16+

Learn how to provide initial support to someone experiencing a mental health crisis on Scotland's 2-day Mental Health First Aid training.

By Macdonald Training

Date and time

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:00 - Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:00 GMT+1

Location

School Of Health & Wellbeing

Byres Community Hub 90 Byres Road Glasgow G12 8TB United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 14 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 day 8 hours
  • Ages 16+
  • Paid venue parking

Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid - Public Training Course

Join us for an informative and interactive 2 day training course focused on mental health first aid. Learn how to provide initial support to someone experiencing a mental health crisis or developing a mental health problem. This in-person event will be held at the School Of Health & Wellbeing at Glasgow University. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in mental health first aid!

The course will include the following topics:

  • Guidance on being a Mental Health First Aider
  • Attitudes to mental health issues
  • Equalities
  • The recovery message
  • The impact of alcohol and drugs on mental health
  • Introduction to suicide intervention
  • Listening skills
  • Understanding depression
  • How to offer first aid to someone experiencing depression
  • Understanding anxiety
  • How to offer first aid to someone experiencing anxiety
  • Understanding psychosis
  • How to offer first aid to someone experiencing a psychotic episode.

    Participants will receive a course manual and certification.

    Course cost is £160 (plus Eventbrite booking fee)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest underground station?

Hillhead which is 5 minutes walk from the venue.

Who should I contact if I have any additional questions ?

Please email any enquiries to contact@macdonaldtraining.co.uk

Where can I find out more information about Macdonald Training?

Please go to our website to view information about the course, the trainers and feedback about previous courses. Macdonald training.co.uk

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