The Mental Health Advisory Service (MHAS) delivers face-to-face training to University of Liverpool staff. Typically, courses aim to develop mental health awareness and the skills to respond effectively to student needs, but we can develop bespoke training on request. Courses are relevant for staff who encounter students regularly in either academic or support roles.
If you identify a need for staff training in your department, please contact mhas@liverpool.ac.uk.
The range of mental health-related courses offered currently by MHAS include:
Mental Health First Aid training
This MHFA-accredited 2-day course helps staff spot when students might be experiencing mental health issues. You will learn how to offer initial help and guide students towards support. It teaches you to listen and respond in a way that is appropriate for your role.
Mental Health Awareness
This half-day, introductory course will help you gain an understanding of what mental health is along with some common mental health issues. The aim is to give you the confidence to offer support to students in distress whilst recognising the boundaries of your role.
The Mental Health Advisory Service Training Offer
The Mental Health Advisory Service (MHAS) provides a range of short courses aimed at addressing specific issues in relation to supporting students and feeling more curious about mental health. These are:
- Introductory Mental Health Awareness
- Brief in-person suicide awareness and intervention
- Boundaries
- Resilience
- Self-care
Online Suicide Prevention training
Zero Suicide Alliance provides free online training for university staff and students that aims to help you:
- Understand that suicide is preventable
- Spot warning signs
- Lead conversations about suicide with someone you’re worried about
- Signpost to sources of support
Support for you
Responding to distress in students can affect your own mental wellbeing. The Employee Assistance Programme provides free counselling for staff. Call 0800 358 4858 for help or find out more here.