Higher Education Mental health first aid

We offer the Mental Health First Aid England – Higher Education 1 day training which is a course that equips participants with the essential skills and knowledge to work with people in higher/further education setting. 

This one day course qualifies you as a Higher Education MHFA Champion. It is designed to give you:

• A deeper understanding of the issues that relate to student and staff mental health
• Skills to spot early signs of mental ill health
• Confidence to signpost someone to support – whether that’s through self-help resources, university counselling services, the NHS, or a mix
• Knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness

Morning

• What is mental health?
• Impact of mental health issues
• Stigma and discrimination
• What is depression?
• What is an anxiety disorder?
• Alcohol, drugs and mental health
• First aid for depression and anxiety
• Cognitive distortions and CBT

Afternoon

• Suicide figures and risk factors
• First aid for suicidal crisis
• Self-harm
• First aid for self-harm
• Eating disorders
• First aid for eating disorders
• Psychosis
• First aid for psychosis
• Recovery
• Building a mentally healthy higher education community

This course is ideal for all those working within the higher/further education sector. The content and strategies taught in the course are focused around a student population, typically 18+. 

Did you know… A recent study found that: 78% of students reported experiencing mental health issues in the last year – but less than half had sought support 

Participants receive a comprehensive manual, workbook and certificate to keep. This provides helpful information and resources.