Infant and Family Mental Health and Wellbeing MA Welcome Pack
A very warm welcome to this MA in Infant and Family Mental Health and Wellbeing. We are delighted that you have chosen to study with us. Our course is designed to support you in making a real difference to the lives of children and their families. Our friendly and highly experienced multi-professional staff team are eager to support you as you embark on this next stage of your academic journey.
This course will enable you to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of aspects of infant and family mental health and wellbeing of specific interest to you. While studying on this course you will complete a thesis, which is a significant piece of original research. Our online course community includes professionals from all walks of life and by being part of this course this will enable you to be a part of a strong and engaged community of academics and professionals.
We hope you have a happy, successful and rewarding time studying at the University.
Your Course Leader

Dr Helen Simmons
Course Leader for MA in Infant and Family Mental Health and Wellbeing
helen.simmons@northampton.ac.uk
The course leader can help with any queries you have about starting the course, including usual days and times of the sessions and signposting to useful pre-start materials.
Additional staff
- Samantha Weeks
- Fiona Pendleton
- Dr Emel Thomas
- Dr Helen Caldwell
Preparing for your course
In preparation for your course starting in September, we hold an online session beforehand so you can meet your Academic. This will be held on Tuesday 8 September. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr Helen Simmons: helen.simmons@northampton.ac.uk
Tuesday 8 September
Session: Welcome to the MA in Infant and Family Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Time: 5.30 – 6.30pm (BST)
- Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/351337749760180?p=IHZXmkrXIdzj29Wj42