University of Northampton

Mental Health First Aid

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training course which teaches people how to spot the triggers, signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help and support on first aid basis. Just like physical first aid, MHFA will teach you to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis. It will enhance your practical and interpersonal skills and provide a deeper awareness and understanding of mental health, including the factors that can affect people’s wellbeing, including your own.

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Key highlights

  • Internationally recognised mental health first aid training
  • Learn to spot triggers, signs and symptoms of mental ill health
  • Practise listening, reassuring and responding, even in a crisis
  • Builds practical and interpersonal skills for supporting others
  • Covers factors affecting wellbeing, including your own

Entry requirements

Mental Health First Aid at UON applies to all levels and all sectors as it focuses on raising awareness of mental health issues and to reduce discrimination and stigma. It helps managers and staff to support colleagues who are struggling at work and put mental health first aid into action.

Scholarships

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    Three annual payments of £4,000

    Up to £12,000

  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

    This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

  • Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

    £500 per year of study

    Up to £1,500

  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100

  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50

  • The University of Northampton International Scholarship

    The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

  • Wilson Endowment Scholarship

    Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Mental health first aider
  • Workplace wellbeing champion
  • Line manager
  • HR officer
  • Support worker

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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