Buckinghamshire Mind - Mental Health First Aid Delegates

The cost of mental ill health

Mental ill health is the leading cause of disability in the UK, with 1 in 4 people in the country experiencing a mental health problem each year. Right now, 1 in 6 workers will be dealing with a mental health problem such as anxiety, depression or stress.

With mental ill health currently costing UK employers an estimated £26 billion, (which equates to an average of over £1,000 per employee), being able to recognise the early warning signs that someone may be unwell, feeling confident to provide initial help and knowing how to guide a person towards appropriate professional help could, in its most powerful form, save a life.

Research conducted by National Mind confirms that a culture of fear and silence around mental health is costly to employers. According to the research:

• 1 in 5 people take a day off work due to stress.
• 1 in 10 people have resigned from a job due to stress; 1 in 4 have thought about it.
• 19% of staff feel they can’t speak to managers about stress at work.
• 56% of employers said they would like to do more to improve staff wellbeing but don't feel they have the right training or guidance.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training courses

As advocates for those experiencing mental health problems in our community, Buckinghamshire Mind are driven to promote better awareness and understanding of mental ill health. Our two day Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training courses support are split onto 4 manageable sections:

• What is mental health?
• Suicide and depression
• Anxiety, eating disorders, and self-harm
• Psychosis.

Throughout each section you will learn how to:

• Spot the early signs of a mental health problem
• Feel confident helping someone experiencing a mental health problem and be able to provide help on a first aid basis
• Help someone recover faster by guiding them towards the right support
• Reduce the stigma of mental health problems.

Fully trained members of our team deliver the two day accredited and internationally recognised course in an interactive, accessible and supportive way, which allows delegates to leave feeling confident to put the skills learnt into practice. Buckinghamshire Mind are able to deliver MHFA training country-wide, to a minimum of 8 and maximum of 16 delegates.

You don't need specific expertise or knowledge to attend this training. If you're someone who works with or interacts with the public, a manager responsible for staff, HR, or you just want to improve your knowledge and understanding of mental health, MHFA training is right for you.

For further information or if you are interested in making a booking, please contact training@bucksmind.org.uk and we will be happy to help with your enquires.