Is First Aid For Mental Health Important in the Workplace?

I get asked this question a lot.

Just like First Aid is for physical Health, First Aid For Mental Health provides the tools to be able to deal with mind health. It's simple ..... if someone cuts their finger, a first aider will put a plaster on it, but what do you do if someone appears to be suffering from stress? Many employers do not know what to do in this situation and in fact, it's surprising to find out just how many people feel uncomfortable when they think someone may be having a mental health problem. I have found that it's not because they don't care, but because they don't understand mental health. And that is where we come in. #mentalhealthfirstaidtraininghampshire #thetrainingtree

Embedding Mental Health Fist Aid training into your organisation will encourage your employees to speak freely about their mental health and reduce the stigma around mental health conditions.

Having a qualified First Aider for Mental Health in your workplace will provide a point of contact for an employee who is experiencing an emotional distress or a mental health issue.

The benefits of having a first Aider for Mental Health in your workplace include -

- A happier, more productive workforce

- Fewer absences due to work related stress

- Raise awareness of mental illnesses

- Reduces the stigma around mental health issues

- Encourages early intervention to aid recovery

- Increases confidence in dealing with mental health issues

- Provides an inclusive working environment

- Shows employees how much they mean to your organisation.

We have courses available in and around Basingstoke and are also available to provide bespoke training for businesses, Just get in touch