Third sector mental health practitioners are being invited to take part in Digital Inclusion Champions Training for Mental Health, with online sessions available on 30 September and 1 October 2026.
Funded by the Scottish Government and delivered by Mhor Collective, the training aims to improve equitable access to digital mental health support and therapies and strengthen digital inclusion across community mental health support.
Limited access to devices, connectivity, digital skills, confidence or accessible support can prevent some people from benefiting from digital mental health tools and services. The training will help practitioners better understand these barriers and consider practical ways to support people to access digital options when they choose to do so.
What will the training cover?
During the session, practitioners will explore:
- Digital inequality, inclusion and mental health
- Barriers that can affect access to digital therapies
- How to have inclusive, person-centred conversations about digital therapies
- What self-referral digital therapies are available and what they involve
- Practical ways to support people with low digital confidence or accessibility needs
- Signposting to additional digital inclusion support and resources
The training is intended for staff and practitioners working in third sector mental health organisations, and no specialist digital knowledge is required.
The training follows the principle of digital choice. It is not about replacing face-to-face support or assuming digital mental health support is suitable for everyone. Instead, it aims to help practitioners identify barriers, discuss available options and support people to engage with digital mental health services when they choose to do so.
How to take part
Training will be delivered online via Zoom, with two dates available:
Wednesday 30 September 2026
Thursday 1 October 2026
To register, complete the online registration form:
Register for Digital Inclusion Champions Training:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEFrE_wymr44ozPoulLlmsF5jZzZ9bgQrFWTtwpyIUgtnZhQ/viewform
