The Scottish Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) course is a 12-hour, Public Health Scotland training program that teaches people how to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems, offer initial help, and provide guidance to professional support.

The course does not train people to be mental health workers. It offers basic general information about mental health problems. The knowledge presented and understanding developed in the course helps to remove stigma and fear and to give confidence in approaching a person in distress. More information on course content can be found here.

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