Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2017: Falkirk Events

Posted on October 6, 2017

Now in its 11^th year, the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) takes place across Scotland on World Mental Health Day (Tuesday 10^th October), and aims to support the arts and challenge preconceived ideas about mental health.

As part of SMHAF, there are multiple free events taking place across Falkirk between Tuesday 10^th – Monday 16^th October, organised by Falkirk District Association for Mental Health (FDAMH), including film screenings, storytelling workshops, and choir performances.

For further information on all events, please visit the FDAMH website.

To book your place at any event, contact Emily Stewart by phone: 01324 671 600, or email: Emily.stewart@fdamh.org.uk

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