The Power of Mental Health First Aid Training In-House

22.06.2022

 

We are pleased that mental health is still in the spotlight for companies of all sizes. There are many ways the business community invests in their people, and by investing in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) the impact is not only on the participants but their teams and the company as a whole by: -​

 

·    Improved teamwork and engagement

·    Reduced absence and staff turnover

·    Increased productivity and performance

·    Attract and retention of new talent

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By offering the course in-house you are valuing the company’s wellbeing and the mental health of every staff member. The course develops the skills and confidence to create a positive mental health culture in the workplace.

 

We always recommend allowing colleagues to come forward and volunteer for the role as opposed to appointing or nominating, it’s an important role and the motivation and interest must be there. You can have 8 to 16 attend the course and it offers: -

1. Fully qualified and experienced trainer – Jeremy Gulvin
2. Case studies can be tailored to your sector or business
3. Interactive, engaging and informative 
4. Team development, improved communications and morale
5. All course materials, including a Mental Health First Aid manual for each attendee
6. MHFA England certificate issued upon successful completion
7. A safe space building on knowledge and skills, raising awareness and empathy

Once completed think carefully about how you will support not only mental health first aiders but also any wellbeing leads as the role embeds and new learning and situations arise. We offer facilitated practitioner meetings post-qualifying so allowing space to embed learning, mutual support, develop expertise and sharing of best practices.

 

Implementing the course and a practitioner’s support network is vital for creating a safe, healthy workplace where the mental health and physical health of employees are valued equally. 

 

By choosing to work with us, you support our mission as a non-profit to improve mental health and reduce stigma across Cambridgeshire. You are also showing your customers, staff and suppliers that your business takes mental health seriously.

 

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