World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day takes place on the 10th October every year. First launched in 1992, the day is dedicated to educate, raise awareness and fight against the social stigma surrounding mental health, with the ultimate aim of making sure mental health is treated the same as physical health.

The theme for 2022 is ‘Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority’.

HAE EHA has collated some useful guidance and resources for individuals and the workplace surrounding mental health, these can be found below.

Mental Health Foundation

Guide: Best Mental Health Tips (Backed by Research)
Guide: How to Support Mental Health at Work
Guide: How to Manage and Reduce Stress
Guide: How to Overcome Fear and Anxiety

NHS

Every Mind Matters Campaign

World Health Organisation

Building Mental Health

5 Steps to Building a Successful Mental Health Culture in the Workplace

Mind - Do One Thing Campaign

Mental health charity, Mind, is asking people to do one thing, or make a small change, to help improve mental health. Resources and guidance to help you Do One Thing, can be viewed here.

HAE EHA Mental Health Awareness Training

HAE EHA believes it is just as important to have employees trained in Mental Health as it is for standard first aid. An overview of HAE EHA's Mental Health training courses is below.

LEVEL 1 AWARD IN AWARENESS OF FIRST AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH
This half-day course is aimed at providing learners with the knowledge to identify suspected mental health conditions and the skills to start a conversation and be able to signpost the person towards professional help.

LEVEL 2 AWARD IN FIRST AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH
This one-day course covers the content of the Level 1 course but also expands on the effects of drugs and alcohol, incorporates the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan and covers ways in which a positive mental health culture can be supported within a workplace.

LEVEL 3 AWARD IN SUPERVISING FIRST AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH
This two-day course goes into detail on a wide range of mental health conditions and the support and help provided by healthcare professionals. It covers the content of both the Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications but is aimed at Trainer/Assessors and/or supervisor level within the workplace.

To find out more about our Mental Health First Aid programmes and to book a course click here.