Mental Health and Wellbeing

Some businesses we consult with regard the mental health of their employees as far more important.

• 1 in 4 individuals are estimated to experience mental ill health
• 15% of the workforce have symptoms of an existing mental health condition
• 300,000 individuals leave their job through poor mental health each year

In association with Highfield Awarding Organisation we offer the following accredited training courses to support businesses manage their employees’ mental ill health. Not only will this help your organisation function smoothly but simply because it’s the right thing to do. The well-being of your staff’s mental health should be incorporated into a workplaces’ Health and Safety culture.

 Topics covered include – Risk factors, Stigma, mental health continuum, main types of mental ill health, protective factors and strategies to manage own mental health, sources of guidance and support.

Further outlined on the 2 day courses include – Role of the mental health first aider, Identify internal support, boundaries and expectations, How to start a conversation, ABC action plans, positive workplace cultures,

And for Managers – Legislation that supports why mental ill health should be supported, moral reasons to support well-being, well-being and productivity, recognising own risk factors.

• Lv2 Award Introduction to Mental Health Awareness – 4 hrs short course
• Lv2 Award Introduction to First Aid for Mental Health – 2 days’ training 
• Lv3 Award Mental Health in the Workplace for Managers – 2 days’ training 

Enquire about First Aid Training