HOW TO BOOK
SCOTLAND'S MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
Ready to improve mental health and wellbeing in your business or community? SMHFA is the standard for mental health first aid internationally, and accredited by Public Health Scotland.
OPEN COURSES
STEP 1
Payment confirms your place on our SMHFA courses @ £185 per person. Use secure Stripe payment link to book now, or contact us for bank details
STEP 2
Click your preferred course date below to register your details through the Public Health Scotland link. Receipt and further course information will be sent to the email address you provide in this online registration
Tues 27th and Weds 28th January 2026 9.30 to 4.30 pm
*Pastries and scones on arrival*
This course is being delivered in the state-of-the-art William Quarrier Conference Centre in Glasgow, easily accessible for participants across central Scotland.
Please note your place is not secured until payment is received.
Weds 18th and Thurs 19th March 2026 9.30 to 4.30 pm
This course is being delivered in the state-of-the-art William Quarrier Conference Centre in Glasgow, easily accessible for participants across central Scotland.
Please note your place is not secured until payment is received.
I get it.
Our mental health and wellbeing is deteriorating and this is impacting all aspects of life, work and business.
I believe that prevention is better than cure. Do you? If so, these programmes are for you!
"A great experience, which shattered both my expectations and preconceptions. I’m extremely grateful and glad that I was able to participate in this course. Thank you, Joy!"
My portfolio of courses is designed to take into consideration evidence-based frameworks including the ACAS Framework for Positive Mental Health at Work, HSE Talking Stress, and ONS UK Measures of National Wellbeing.
PROGRAMMES
CLARITY FOR LEADERS, SUPPORTIVE CONVERSATIONAL SKILLS FOR PEOPLE MANAGERS, AND WORK-RELATED WELLBEING SKILLS FOR ALL
All courses are delivered online across the UK (remote/digital), unless otherwise stated.
Booking is simple!
1. Contact us with your enquiry
2. Agree dates and programme
3. Payment confirms your booking
"Joy was a fantastic tutor, the course was very insightful and I learnt a lot. Joy made references to her previous jobs in the industry which gave good insight into the reality of mental health today. Very enjoyable course considering the difficult topics covered."
Dates now scheduled for FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health, in August and September
DISCOUNT OFFER* Book onto an Open Course before end July for a £30 discount! Apply the promo code EARLYBIRDJULY30 when you book
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FOR LEADERS
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MENTAL HEALTH AND SUPPORTING PEOPLE develops skills and confidence for People Managers Supportive conversation skills – what to say and how to respond Balancing stress and workloads Employee mental health action plans
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FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health
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Creating Sparks in Communities in this Blue-Green World
MENTAL HEALTH :: WELLBEING :: CREATIVITY :: NATUREFireflies' mission is to support organisations, communities of place and interest, and the individuals within them, to find their spark and generate their own and their community’s health and wellbeing. Our vision is a community where people use their individual and collective light for change.
Joy Mitchell
Trainer / ConsultantJoy Mitchell is Fireflies' main trainer/consultant and founder, working with skilled associates as relevant. A qualified trainer, community development practitioner and project manager, Joy has many years’ experience helping people find their spark.
