The REHIS Mental Health First aid course was launched in October 2025. The aim of the course is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required for the responsibility of the role of a mental health first aider.
The course objectives are:
- To provide participants with underpinning knowledge about the principles of mental health first aid and mental health conditions
- To start to develop the skills and increase confidence in approaching and/or being approached with a mental health problem or illness
- To recognise how to promote a culture for good mental health within a workplace setting
- To describe the role and responsibility of the Mental Health First aider
- The importance for mental health first aiders to maintain self-care and ensure resilience
In December 2025 we facilitated, in conjunction with Gwen Robertson, Mental Health Training Scotland, another 1-day Train the Trainer for Mental Health First Aid course.
Anyone wishing to attend this course must hold the Public Health Scotland (PHS) Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) certificate – 2-day course or equivalent standard of course.
This now allows those who hold both certificates, to apply to become a centre to deliver the REHIs Mental Health First Aid course.
If you are interested in attending the Mental Health First Aid course or wish to explore becoming a centre to deliver the course, please contact me directly sandra.williamson@rehis.com or training@rehis.com
