Mental health has become a growing concern following the COVID-19 global pandemic as the world deals with isolation, loss of normal life, economic stress and uncertainty. Britain was in the grip of a mental health crisis already and as we emerge from the lockdown, it is important to understand the impact of mental health on friends, family and colleagues.
The Mental Health First Aid England course has become increasingly popular in recent years, becoming a staple in workplaces across all industries who want to provide mental health support to their staff.
Mental Health First Aid provides a go-to person within the working environment for someone suffering with their mental health. Mental Health First Aiders are given training on mental health issues, how to listen without judgement, signpost support and spot the signs of a mental health crisis in those around them. Mental Health First Aiders are training to support those who are struggling and need a supportive, understanding and qualified person to help them.
What does the course involve?
The course is over 1 or 2 days and provides Mental Health First Aiders with all the information they need to help others. The sessions cover the stigma relating to mental health and many of the factors affecting mental health including: suicide, the effect of alcohol or drugs, personality disorders, anxiety, psychosis, eating disorders and self-harm. Furthermore, it covers listening without judgement and first aid for depression and signposting to treatment and resources.
Book the Mental Health First Aid England Course with Target Zero
If you are considering taking a Mental Health First Aid England course or enrolling your employees on the course – do not hesitate. Stress, depression and anxiety are the second biggest cause of work-related ill health so providing mental health support to your workers is as essential as physical first aid.
