Mental Health First Aid (Adult)

St John Ambulance Cymru mental health first aid course is one of the leading mental health training courses in Wales. In the UK, St John Ambulance is one of the voluntary aid societies (VAS) who are recognised by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) as standard setters for first aid training in accordance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) regulations 1981. This course is also licensed by Mental Health First Aid Wales. They directly train, license and support instructors who deliver who deliver an MHFA course.

If an employee has poor mental health, then this has the potential to impact their relationship with colleagues and management. It will have a negative impact on the quality of their work, lower productivity, and cause them to take sick days. It could even cause an employee to leave their employment if they do not feel supported.

Employers have a legal responsibility to provide a duty of care to their employees. They must make sure that they are committed to supporting employees not just physically but also mentally. Poor mental health has the potential to be considered a disability. This means that employers may have further legal requirements to make reasonable adjustments according to relevant equality legislation. There are countless benefits to ensuring mental health at work is well looked after. For example, employers may see improved productivity, confidence, and working relationships, and a reduction in absence-related costs. Ensuring employees feel respected and well-looked after will facilitate a happier workplace environment

As a mental health workplace first aider, you will need to identify issues and share ways to seek treatment. You will provide initial support before referring them onto other professionals for further assistance if needed.