Why does your business need a Mental Health First Aider?

Why does your business need a Mental Health First Aider? Everyone has mental health and everyone’s mental health changes throughout their lifetime. Sometimes we can feel positive and our mental health thrives, but other times, we can feel low and struggle.

Our mental wellbeing can hugely impact our work and career. Having a policy in place to manage mental health, along with a supportive culture within an organisation, can have many positive effects on a business, from increased productivity to lower staff turnover and absences.

In this blog, we look at 3 reasons why your business needs a ‘Mental Health First Aider’ and provide you with information on our courses, which can help you or an employee become the ‘mental health expert’ in your business.

  1. Productivity increases

‘Addressing wellbeing at work increases productivity by as much as 12%.’ – mentalhealth.org.uk

There is strong evidence that workplaces with high levels of wellbeing and mental health recognition have more productive staff.

  1. Sickness
‘In 2020/21, there were an estimated 822,000 workers affected by work-related stress, depression or anxiety. This represents 2,480 per 100,000 workers. In 2020/21 work-related stress, depression or anxiety accounted for 50% of all work- related ill health.’ – HSE.gov.uk

These statistics prove the importance of understanding and supporting mental wellbeing within an organisation to decrease time taken off sick by employees. Less time off sick will ultimately have a positive impact on any business.

  1. Loyalty
If an employee feels supported during some of the toughest times in their life, their loyalty to the business and workplace will increase.

If a workplace shows they care, are there to support staff and understand issues they may be facing, they will feel more loyal throughout their working life. This is particularly relevant at the moment where staff are returning to work after working from home during the pandemic and need to feel supported with this change.

How can BN SHE help?

We offer both one and two-day courses that enables delegates to become qualified Mental Health First Aider, or MHFA Champion.

These popular courses give delegates an in-depth understanding of mental health, practical skills to spot triggers, confidence to step in and reassure someone in distress, enhanced interpersonal skills and much more.

We also offer half day courses which raise awareness of mental health and give delegates basic knowledge of common mental health issues and ideas on how to support someone in distress.

To find out more about all of our courses, visit www.bnsheconsultancy.com/mental-health-first-aid-courses

You can also contact us on 07584 125665 or email info@bnshe.co.uk to discuss booking, pricing, discounts and for further details.
Back to news >