Adult Mental Health First Aid [2 day]

Course Programme

Learning takes place over 4 sections within the 2 days, through discussion, presentation and group and individual activities.

By signing up for the course delegates agree to have minimal personal details shared with MHFA to enable the provision of an electronic certificate, course evaluation and equal opportunities forms, and receipt of the MHFA newsletter.

Details can be found at https://mhfaengland.org/individuals/adult/2-day/

INSTRUCTOR PROFILE - Juliet Adloune

In her professional life Juliet considers herself as a teacher and a leader. Effective communication is key to the impact of all her work including in her role as a Mental Health First Aid Instructor.

Juliet's delivery and facilitation style is calm, confident and inclusive, drawing on her extensive experience as an Educator and on a range of strategies to maintain engagement and maximise learning. She knows the importance of participants being able to enjoy the learning experience and this is a consideration even when delivering serious subject matters.

Juliet works in and around the Cambridgeshire region delivering the two day Adult MHFA, the one day Adult MHFA Champion courses and the associated Refresher courses.

This two day course qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider, giving you:

• An in-depth 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 someone recover their health by guiding them to further support - whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix

Dietary requirements

If you have any specific dietary requirements or allergies please inform our Admissions Team on ice.admissions@ice.cam.ac.uk or +44 (0)1223 746262 if you have not already advised us of your requirements.

Additional requirements

ICE is committed to providing equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach to equality. We aim to support and encourage under-represented groups, promote an inclusive culture, and value diversity.

Further information about student support.

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course. 

All teaching is in English. If your first language is not English, you need to satisfy yourself that you have the required near-native command of the language to get the maximum benefit from studying with ICE.

This course takes place at Madingley Hall, home to the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education.

As a student at Madingley Hall, you will enjoy first-rate facilities in an atmospheric and inspiring setting. You can choose to stay at the Hall in comfortable en-suite accommodation for the duration of your course, or attend as a non-resident.

About Madingley Hall

Built in the 16th century, Madingley Hall is a Grade 1 listed building, and is set in eight acres of landscaped gardens designed in the 18th century by ‘Capability’ Brown. It is just four miles from the centre of Cambridge, and only 60 minutes from London, with excellent links to London airports.

Getting here

For more information on getting to Madingley Hall, see How to find us.

We now have a free ICE Shuttle bus service which runs between the Railway Station and Madingley Hall at various times throughout the week. Please follow the link above for the current timetable, or contact the reception desk at ICE by calling +44 (01)1223 746 222.

Accommodation

Accommodation can be booked for this course here on a first-come first-served basis and is provided in single, twin or double study bedrooms in the Hall, with attractive views over the woods, gardens and courtyard.

Each room has internet access, digital television and a direct-dial telephone, as well as tea- and coffee-making facilities and a safe for your valuables. Rooms are centrally heated and all have en-suite facilities.

A special lift gives access to two rooms adapted for wheelchair users, and all areas on the ground floor can be reached once inside the building. If you would like us to make any special provision for your stay, please contact us beforehand and we will be happy to discuss your requirements.