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First Aid for Mental Health

Empower yourself with vital first aid for mental health at Fat Panda First Aid Training. Learn to support others and promote mental well-being with confidence.

Mental Health at Work First Aid Training Courses

Mental Health events in the workplace are on the increase, due to many factors. New figures published by the HSE for 2022/23 show that days lost at work due to mental health issues are on the rise. They also believe these numbers are much greater, due to under reporting from employees not wanting to declare they suffer from a mental health illness.

An estimated 35.2 million working days were lost in 2022/23 due to self-reported work-related ill health or injury.

HSE’s chief executive Sarah Albon said: “Preventing or tackling work-related stress can provide significant benefits to employees, improving their experience of work and their overall health; and also to employers including increased productivity, decreased absenteeism and reduced staff turnover.”

First Aid for Mental Health

Mental Health events in the workplace are on the increase, due to many factors. There were an estimated 875,000 cases of work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2022/23. The current rate of self-reported work-related stress, depression or anxiety is higher than the pre-pandemic level. It is thought these numbers could be higher, due to employees not willing to declare they suffer from a mental health condition or illness. Greater understanding of mental health, and knowing what a business can do to support their employees is pivotal in helping remove the stigma displayed towards these employees. Employees need to feel safe, secure, supported and valued within the workplace, regardless of a mental health diagnosis or not.

Supervising Mental Health First Aid

Effective training for managers of all levels within your organisation, will help them understand their responsibilities and plan reasonable adjustments at work, required to fully support all employees. Implementing this training will enhance your business status, making it a responsible attractive employer and promote your reputation.

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