There is no health without mental health
Mental Health First Aid Training
Thankfully over recent years, we have seen an increase in awareness of the importance of mental wellbeing in the workplace. With mental health problems costing the UK economy at least £117.9 billion annually according to a new report published in March 2022 by the Mental Health Foundation and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) it is no wonder that organisations are starting to listen.
It is important for any organisation to cultivate psychologically safe environments in which people can thrive and feel supported in seeking help for their mental health. In the same way we would train our teams to be able to respond to those who need physical first aid, we can also train them to provide frontline support to those who need mental health first aid (MHFA) too. By bringing mental health first aid in line with physical first aid, organisations are better prepared to support wellbeing as a whole. At the Mind Hub we are trained and continue to work with Mental Health First Aid England (MHFAE) to provide this training.
Workshop Outlines
We can offer a range of in-house and virtual training solutions to help your teams including:
Half Day Mental Health Awareness for Line Managers
This is not a MHFA England product but our own that we built to support Line Managers. As this is our own course, it can be tweaked to suit the needs of your teams.
Mental health impacts how we think, feel and behave. It affects our resilience to the daily challenges of life and how we perform whether that be in or out of the workplace. At any given time, 1 in 6 working-age adults have symptoms associated with mental ill health and workplaces provide great opportunities in which to spot the warning signs, have open wellbeing conversations and signpost people towards further support. Line managers are well placed to spot the warning signs in their team members but perhaps do not have the time to commit to a full MHFAider® role or have the confidence to hold these types of conversations. Our bespoke course specifically designed for line managers supports them to feel more confident in having conversations about mental health and wellbeing.
Course outcomes: By the end of the course, line managers will be able to:
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Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental ill health.
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Have a supportive conversation in a constructive way.
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Signpost someone towards further help, either internally or professional help.
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Be more aware of their own mental health and how to care for it.
Get in touch today to arrange your free no obligation discovery call to see how we can help you bring a greater focus of wellbeing into your workplace.
Half Day Workshop - Become Mental Health Aware
This workshop is a perfect introduction for anyone in the workplace who would like to learn a little more about mental health. In our 4.5 hour workshop we will cover:
• What is mental health and how to challenge stigma.
• A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues.
• An introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing.
• Confidence to support someone in distress or who maybe experiencing a mental health challenge.
Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®) Qualification
Train your people as Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®) and they’ll get three years of support and exclusive benefits to help them feel empowered and confident in their role. With Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England training you will be accessing the very best evidence-based Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course available. Our training is grounded in research, developed with clinical practitioners and proven to increase MHFAiders® confidence in supporting people with mental health issues. With our new offer, MHFA training doesn’t stop when the course comes to an end, MHFAiders® receive continuous support well beyond their initial certification so they are confident, empowered and motivated to carry out their role.
Why train your people as MHFAiders®?
MHFAiders® are essential to maintaining employee wellbeing. By training with us your people will gain:
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A deeper understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect people’s wellbeing.
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Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues.
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The confidence to step in and support someone in the workplace by guiding them to appropriate support.
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Three years access to the MHFAider Support App® with 24/7 digital support.
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Access to exclusive resources, ongoing learning opportunities, and the benefit of joining England’s largest community of trained MHFAiders.
Get in touch today to receive a full course breakdown, or arrange your free no obligation discovery call to see how we can help you bring greater wellbeing into your workplace.
Half Day MHFA Refresher Training
We believe that mental health should be treated equally to physical health. And just like physical first aid, Mental Health First Aid training should be kept up to date. If you’re a Mental Health First Aider or MHFA Champion, take the MHFA Refresher course every three years to:
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Keep your awareness of mental health support current.
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Update your knowledge of mental health and what influences it.
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Practice applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan.
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This is a half-day session with a mix of presentations, discussions and activities.
So if it’s time to update your skills, book onto the MHFA Refresher now and feel confident you’re performing your vital role safely.
1-day Mental Health First Aider Champion
Ideal for anyone in the workplace who wants to have a greater understanding of mental wellbeing.
This one day MHFA Champion course will provide:
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An understanding of common mental health issues.
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Knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness.
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Ability to spot signs of mental ill health.
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Skills to support positive wellbeing.
Get in touch today to arrange your free no obligation discovery call to see how we can help you bring a greater focus of wellbeing into your workplace.
1hr - What is Mental Health?
This popular workshop is suitable for all levels of an organisation. It is often used to either raise awareness, be a springboard for promoting further mental health initiatives or as a gauge to test the appetite for further training in mental health such as Line Manager, MHFA Champion or MHFAider®.
Mental health is integral to our overall wellbeing, there is no health without mental health. We are all
on a mental health continuum and our mental wellbeing will naturally fluctuate as does our physical
health. However, we often do not apply the same level of care to our mental health as our physical
health. Better awareness of mental health, early intervention and confidence around having those
important conversations is key for promoting a good recovery and positive wellbeing.
During this interactive workshop, we will explore:
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What the term 'mental health' really means.
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Spotting the signs of poor mental health and mental illness.
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Tips for getting a mental health conversation started.
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In-house and external mental health support.
Get in touch today to arrange your free no obligation discovery call to see how we can help you bring a greater focus of mental health into your workplace.
Video Case Study
Sarah Mason talk s about Mental Health First Aid at Work - Wellcome Trust
We were delighted to have Tricia as our MHFA Instructor, she's a skilled facilitator and helped us grow and learn so much in a short space of time.
Tricia managed to create such a great environment for reflection and sharing, despite the training being entirely on-line. I would highly recommend Tricia to any employer considering doing more to support mental well-being in the workplace.
Michele White, HR DIrector , UCB, Slough
Michele White
Global HR & Culture Head at UCB
