Why do a Mental Health First Aid Course?
As a MHFA England accredited Mental Health First Aider or Champion you will be able to understand and support those who may be experiencing mental ill health. Confidently providing non-judgemental support and reassurance to guide them to seek appropriate professional support.
Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental health First Aid courses in the workplace has been proven to have a positive impact on staff and business profitability. For every £1 spent by the employer on mental health interventions, they get back £5 in reduced absence, presenteeism, and staff turnover.
Research has shown that undertaking a Mental Health First Aid course raises awareness of mental illnesses, encourages early intervention to aid recovery, increases confidence in dealing with mental illnesses and reduces stigma. A study asked 81 organisations how the workplace had changed since introducing Mental Health First Aiders. Below is what they found:
- 88% had reported an increased confidence around mental health issues
- 91% had an increased understanding of mental health issues
- 78% said that their trained staff were supporting their colleagues
- 87% had found there was an increase in mental health conversations
- 83% noticed an improvement in signposting procedures
