What are Mental Health First Aid Courses?
Mental Health First Aid Courses (MHFA) teach and enable people to identify, understand and help someone who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or issue.
MHFA England is the national licensed organisation for MHFA courses. When training in Mental Health First Aid, it is important to gain knowledge and advice from experienced trainers. Therefore, at Great Minds At Work, our instructors are approved by MHFA England.
At Great Minds At Work, we deliver Mental Health First Aid Courses to individuals and businesses. We are accredited Mental Health First Aid England Trainers delivering MHFA training courses. Also, our founder, Al Chester, has worked both nationally and internationally, supporting wellbeing across businesses to help create mentally healthy workplaces.
Our Mental Health First Aid Courses range from half a day to two days. Each course is delivered either online or face-to-face. We work with small groups and are sensitive and understanding towards employees for whom mental health may be a difficult subject.
In summary, all of our MHFA Courses are for anyone who is interested in taking action on wellbeing in the workplace.
Mental Health First Aid courses we deliver:
At Great Minds At Work, we offer four MHFA training courses:
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
MHFA CHAMPIONS
MENTAL HEALTH AWARE
MHFA REFRESHER
We deliver our courses in small groups either face-to-face or online. Delegates can join our open courses which are available to individuals from multiple organisations. Or delegates can complete private training with others from just their organisation.
Why your workplace needs MHFA Training:
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Adult mental health issues in the workplace continue to grow. One in six employees experience mental health issues such as depression, anxiety or stress. MHFA courses offer employees an in-depth understanding of mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.
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Statistics from Mind tells us that mental ill-health costs UK employers an estimated £42 – £45 billion each year. But training staff in Mental Health First Aid can support early intervention, improve the mental wellbeing of staff and reduce these losses. Equally, positive mental health in the workplace can improve workplace productivity.
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Mentally healthy workplaces enable and allow staff to become more engaged and productive.
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Mental Health First Aid Courses can be undertaken by any staff member in any business. Training staff in MHFA helps to make a workforce feel confident and supported at every level.
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Anyone in any organisation can experience mental ill-health at work. Mental Health First Aid training benefits those working at all levels within an organisation. MHFA training creates a culture of support and inclusivity.
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MHFA Courses provide delegates and organisations with facts, confidence and practical skills to spot the early signs of mental health issues. MHFA Courses can enhance interpersonal skills that help staff members at every level offer their support in the workplace.
MHFA: the results
A 2018 study commissioned by the Institute of Occupational Safety & Health found:
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91% of participants said their understanding of mental health in the workplace had increased after MHFA training
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88% reported an increase in confidence around mental health issues after MHFA training
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87% said more mental health conversations were happening at work since MHFA training
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78% said that employees trained in MHFA were supporting colleagues
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59% reported an increase in seeking help after MHFA training
