Mental health is now recognised as one of the most significant challenges facing UK workplaces. According to the HSE, stress, depression, and anxiety accounted for 51% of all work-related ill health cases in 2022/23, resulting in 17.1 million working days lost.
What Is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training programme that teaches people how to recognise the signs of common mental health conditions, provide initial support, and guide a person towards appropriate professional help.
The Business Case for Mental Health First Aid Training
Research by Deloitte suggests that for every £1 invested in mental health support, employers see an average return of £5 through reduced absenteeism, presenteeism, and staff turnover.
Becoming a Mental Health First Aid Trainer
Organisations that want to embed mental health first aid capability throughout their workforce can do so most cost-effectively by training one or more of their own staff as qualified Mental Health First Aid Trainers.
Abertay Training's Mental Health First Aid Trainer course is nationally accredited and available at venues across the UK and via live Zoom sessions. Contact our team to find out more.