Stress, anxiety and depression are the biggest cause of sickness absence in our society. Work-related stress alone accounted for 45% of all working days lost to ill health in 2015/16 (Health and Safety Executive, 2017).
MHFA training is here to support you to manage health and wellbeing proactively, minimise the impact of mental ill health on your business and your people, and promote and maintain healthy workplaces.
Ian cartwright Mental Health First Aid Training have training options to suit a range of timescales and budgets, from basic mental health awareness sessions to a full Mental Health First Aider qualification.
Courses are delivered online, on-site at your workplace or at a suitable venue. Online course deliveries take place through the MHFA Online Learning Hub, as a blend of live training sessions and self-learning activities.
Health & Social Care Information Centre, 2009 – One in four people in the UK will experience at least one diagnosable mental health issue in any one year
Annual Report of the Chief Medical Officer, 2013 – Suicide is the biggest killer of men aged 20 to 49 (Office for National Statistics, 2015). Mental ill health is responsible for the largest burden of ill health in the UK, representing 28% of the total burden, compared to 16% for cancer and 16% for heart disease
Centre for Mental Health, 2010 – Mental health in the workplace – At any one time one worker in six will be experiencing depression, anxiety or issues relating to stress
Centre for Mental Health, 2017 – Mental ill health costs UK employers £34.9 billion each year – the equivalent of £1,300 for every employee in the UK workforce. This figure consists of £10.6 billion in sickness absence, £21.2 billion in reduced productivity, and £3.1 billion in replacing staff who leave their jobs for mental health-related reasons.
The Line Managers’ Resource is based on the understanding that mental health and wellbeing, like physical health, can be sustained and improved through some simple yet effective steps.
Communication is vital. We know that if someone experiencing mental ill health has a line manager who is comfortable talking about mental health and knows what support to provide or signpost people to, that individual feels better supported and is more likely to be able to continue working successfully.
Contents:
- Welcome
- Lay the groundwork for the whole organisation
- Evaluate the support you have in place
- Create a clear policy and role document
- Recruit your Mental Health First Aiders
- Support and develop your Mental Health First Aiders
- Promote your Mental Health First Aiders
- Helpful Resources
Contents
- Welcome
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Your responsibilities
- Supporting people remotely
- Engaging with your employer
- Providing Mental Health First Aid from a distance
- How MHFA England supports you
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