Empowering Workplaces with Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

At Positive Wellbeing Ltd, we recognise that fostering a mentally healthy workplace is critical to organisational success. Our internationally recognised Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training equips companies with the tools to build inclusive, supportive environments where employees feel valued and empowered.

MHFA for companies provides staff with the skills to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges in the workplace. It promotes early intervention, reduces stigma, and contributes to a thriving, psychologically safe culture for all.

Why Mental Health First Aid is Vital for Companies

Mental health challenges like stress, anxiety, and burnout are increasingly affecting workplaces worldwide. These challenges not only impact employee wellbeing but also have measurable effects on performance, productivity, and retention.

By integrating MHFA training into your company’s culture, you:

Build Awareness: Equip employees to recognise the signs of mental health challenges, creating an empathetic and proactive workforce.
Encourage Early Intervention: Prevent small issues from escalating by providing immediate, practical support.
Foster an Inclusive Culture: Break down stigma around mental health, ensuring everyone feels heard, respected, and supported.
Promote Retention and Engagement: Employees are more likely to stay and excel in workplaces where their mental health is prioritised.

What MHFA Training for Companies Includes

Our MHFA training is tailored to suit your organisational needs. Delivered by experienced and accredited trainers, the programme ensures employees gain actionable skills to support their colleagues and themselves.

Training topics include:

Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace
- Common mental health conditions and their symptoms
- How mental health challenges can impact work dynamics
- The importance of psychological safety
Approaching and Supporting Colleagues
- How to start meaningful conversations about mental health
- Providing reassurance and empathy to someone in distress
- Identifying barriers to seeking help
Crisis Intervention
- Assisting during crises, such as panic attacks, trauma or suicidal thoughts
- De-escalation techniques and immediate response protocols
- Referrals to professional mental health services

Accessing Professional Help
- Guidance on local and international mental health resources
- Understanding available support, including psychiatrists, counsellors, and therapists
Promoting Long-Term Wellbeing
- Strategies to foster resilience and prevent burnout
- Encouraging open communication about mental health across teams
- Practical steps to maintain personal wellbeing while supporting others

Who Benefits from MHFA in the Workplace?

MHFA training is designed to benefit every level of your organisation:

Leadership and Management: Equip leaders with the skills to address mental health challenges, enabling them to model compassion and support.
HR and People Teams: Provide HR professionals with the tools to create inclusive policies and respond to mental health-related concerns effectively.
All Employees: Empower everyone to support their peers, fostering a collaborative and understanding work culture.

A Commitment to DEIB and Psychological Safety

We understand that mental health intersects with broader issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our MHFA training reinforces your organisation’s DEIB commitments by:

Addressing mental health from an intersectional perspective, considering factors like race, gender, age, and ability.
Encouraging open dialogue to dismantle stigma and foster understanding.
Promoting equity in access to mental health support, ensuring all employees feel empowered to seek help without bias or discrimination.

Take the First Step Towards a Mentally Healthy Workplace

By investing in MHFA training, your company demonstrates its commitment to employee wellbeing, enhances workplace culture, and builds resilience for future challenges.

Contact us today to discuss how we can tailor MHFA training to meet the unique needs of your organisation. Together, we can create a safer, more inclusive, and supportive workplace for all.