Student Mental Health First Aider Training - Brighton

We are launching our national student MHFA accredited training, and we are inviting both student vets and nurses from any year to participate, to support a good understanding of mental health from the very start of their veterinary careers.

The hope is that students will use their training from MHFA to recognise mental health issues amongst their peers and themselves. It will illustrate effective signposting to appropriate services and a greater understanding of mental wellbeing and illness while strengthening a culture of recognising the importance of mental wellbeing.

This training will give a MHFA certificate and qualification, will be delivered both in-person and through online training.

This course will be delivered by Mental Health First Aid England

Learning outcomes

• A brief understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing

• Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues

• Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress

• Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening

• Knowledge to help signpost people to further support

Course timings

Training will be delivered online and in person over two days. You will be required to do some preparation work in advance of the sessions.

Day 1 Tuesday August 2.

Will be delivered online via zoom (1 full day) starting at 9am

Day 2 Saturday August 6

Will be delivered in person (1 full day) starting at 9am

Schedule:

8:30 – 9:00 Arrival tea and coffee

9:00 – 10.30 Workshop

10:30 – 11:00 Break (refreshments provided for Day 2)

11:00 – 12:30 Workshop and pre-work

12:30 - 1:30 Lunch (provided for Day 2)

1:30 – 3:00 Pre-work and workshop

3:00 -3:30 Afternoon Break (refreshments provided for Day 2)

3:30 – 5:00 Workshop and close

Lunch will be provided for day 2

Cost

Thanks to MMI funding, this course is free to attend

FAQs

Questions

If you have any questions about the course please email Lacey Pitcher, Mind Matters O&E Senior Officer l.pitcher@rcvs.org.uk

What is the cancellation policy?

If you are unable to attend the course, please email l.pitcher@rcvs.org.uk so that your space can be reallocated.

If you have been allocated a training space and cancel within 48 hours of the course starting, the RCVS reserve the right to charge the delegate for training. If you have a fellow student who can take your place we will be open to this.

How can I access the course?

You will be emailed joining instructions a minimum of two week before the course.

Further support post training

A quarterly facilitated reflection session will be launched in conjunction with MHFA training. This is to allow ongoing support and guidance for mental health first aiders across the professions.