Promote a work environment supportive of mental health

Mental Health First Aid

Equip your team with essential skills to recognise and support mental health needs.

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Why This Course Matters

Why become a mental Health champion

As a Mental Health First Aider you will be able to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental ill-health providing colleagues with an integral point of call for support and assistance.

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Reduce Absence and Turnover

Mental ill-health is a leading cause of workplace absence and staff turnover. Addressing these issues helps maintain productivity and reduces the costs associated with high turnover rates.

Provide Immediate Support

Mental Health First Aiders can identify and respond to early signs of mental ill-health, offering crucial support and reassurance before issues escalate.

Foster a Positive Culture

By promoting good mental health practices, Mental Health First Aiders help create a supportive and thriving work environment, which benefits all employees.

Sustain Mental Health Efforts

It is essential on both a human and business level that we keep our staff healthy, both physically and mentally, to support them to live their healthiest and most productive working lives.

Six Key Areas of Organisational Structure and Design

The Government’s Health and Safety Executive have proposed six key areas of organisational structure and design, which contribute to a healthy working environment.

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Leadership and Management

Understanding the role of leadership in fostering a healthy work environment.

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Employee Engagement

Strategies to enhance employee involvement and commitment.

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Communication and Transparency

Ensuring open and honest communication within the organization.

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Workplace Design

Physical and structural elements that promote well-being.

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Work-Life Balance

Policies and practices that support employees' personal lives.

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Continuous Improvement

Encouraging ongoing development and feedback.

our solution

Turning team Leaders into mental health first aiders

This two-day course qualifies delegates as Mental Health First Aiders, with the knowledge to identify those requiring mental health support, instil confidence to offer assistance when needed and create strategies to help prevent mental ill health in the workplace, promoting a thriving work environment

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Learn
Understand Mental Health

Gain a comprehensive understanding of mental health and the various factors that influence it. Learn to identify triggers and signs of mental ill-health to better support your colleagues.

Build
Develop Effective Strategies

Develop strategies to promote good mental health within your organisation. Build confidence in offering support within your scope, and learn effective communication techniques for assisting those in distress.

Implement
Create a Positive Culture

Implement practical plans to foster a positive health culture in your workplace. Learn how to maintain your own mental health as a Mental Health Champion, ensuring a sustainable approach to supporting your team.

course delivery

Comprehensive Mental Health First Aid Training

2 days of in-depth learning and a practical assessment.

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Day 1

Theory and Learning

Topics Covered:

  • Understanding Mental Health
  • Factors Influencing Mental Health
  • Identifying Triggers and Signs
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Practical Skills

Activities Include:

  • Practical Skills Training
  • Building Confidence to Support
  • Communication Techniques
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Assessment

Comprehensive Evaluation

Assessment Details:

  • 20 Question Written Exam
  • Case Scenario Discussion
  • Case Scenario Written Assessment
  • Certification included
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what’s involved

Learning Objectives

Highlight your own areas for improvement

Develop a critical eye for assessing workplace health dynamics.

Understand the importance of workplace health for performance and success.

Identify key factors that contribute to a healthy work environment.

Attendees will gain a knowledge of how organisational design influences staff health.

Learn how different organizational structures can influence employee well-being

Implement and Evaluate Health Strategies

Learn how to effectively implement your Health at Work Action Plan.

Apply session materials to real life situations in your workplace

Use real-life examples to implement health-focused changes.

Create your own Health at Work Action Plan to take back to your workplace and implement immediately

Outline specific steps and initiatives to promote a healthier work environment.

what makes us different

Elevate Your Mental Health Support

Ensure your team is equipped with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively support mental health in the workplace while maintaining their own well-being.

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Respect Scope of Practice

Our course clearly defines the scope of practice for Mental Health First Aiders, preventing issues arising from unsolicited advice and ensuring appropriate support is provided.

Prioritise Your Own Well-being

We include dedicated sections on how to support yourself as a Mental Health First Aider, ensuring you remain healthy and effective in your role.

Ongoing Support and Best Practices

Learn best practices, build support networks, and implement sustainable strategies to continue supporting Mental Health First Aiders in your workplace.

Clearly Defined Responsibilities

Our course ensures that each Mental Health First Aider has a comprehensive understanding of their responsibilities, preventing burnout and enhancing effectiveness.

"We delivered this course to our senior leadership team - It's like Co-Action Health know exactly what we need."

Lindsay Barratt

HR Manager, Magna Vitae Trust for Leisure and Culture

"For a successful wellbeing strategy, companies have to pick the right partners and wellbeing champions. That's why working with Ben and the Co-Action Health team has been invaluable. They're comprehensive and holistic in their approach to health, and have supported the Kurogo team in creating a robust wellbeing strategy which covers all the pillars of wellbeing. Co-Action Health are not only knowledgeable, but they listen to us and have created bespoke, personalised workshops and resources."

Lewis Baxter

COO, Kurogo

The Itinerary

This course can be delivered as a one day course, in-house or online.

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theory-based

Morning

The morning itinerary is theory based, developing your knowledge and ability to identify areas within the organisation that could be improved, or at high risk to health.

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practical

Afternoon

Build your own action plan within your team and organisation to begin to highlight areas for improvement and build your strategy, guided by your experienced health professional facilitator.

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Ready to Enhance Your Team's Mental Health Support? Let's Connect.

Invest in mental health training that ensures the well-being and productivity of your workforce. Empower your team with the skills to thrive.

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