What would your workplace look like if your people felt their mental health was supported?
For a team to work at their best, creating an inclusive environment to support their wellbeing is crucial. When people feel their mental health is supported at work, they are more productive - helping organisations to thrive.
As organisations face rising levels of stress, burnout, and emotional strain – with our latest survey of 2,000 UK workers showing that 85% of those surveyed have experienced symptoms of burnout or exhaustion due to work – the need for proactive, peer-led support has never been greater.
That’s where mental health first aid comes in. MHFA training gives people the knowledge and skills to spot the signs of a person experiencing poor mental health, the confidence to start a conversation, and the tools to signpost to appropriate support.
Join Reed and Mental Health First Aid England® Chief Executive, Sarah McIntosh, to discover how to build a thriving mental health first aid community at work.
Sarah will explore the mental health first aid journey – from training individuals to building a network of mental health first aiders to offer support across your business. You’ll learn how to create a culture where mental health is supported openly, consistently, and with care – no matter your organisation’s size or structure.
There will also be an opportunity to ask Sarah any burning questions you have on the topic during a live Q&A at the end of the session.
What you’ll learn
What mental health first aid is and how it works in real workplace settings
What mental health first aid training involves
How to effectively set up and support a network of mental health first aiders
The role of leadership in embedding MHFA into your wellbeing strategy
Practical steps to maintain visibility and engagement
The tangible benefits of prioritising mental health – from culture to performance
Our speaker
Sarah McIntosh, Chief Executive, MHFA England
As the Chief Executive of Mental Health First Aid England, Sarah is passionate about driving social change to create mentally healthy workplaces where people, communities and businesses thrive.
With her background in HR, Sarah found a drive for diversity and wellbeing when developing the experiences of customers, members, and employees. From mutuals and social enterprises, to co-operatives and charities, social purpose has been central to her career. Sarah is a Non-Executive Director at Social Enterprise UK and a Companion of the Chartered Institute of Management.
