Mental Health First Aider | Mental Health First Aid Training | Workplace Mental Health UK

First Aid for Mental Health at Work

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MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING AT WORK

Mental health is just as important as physical health – in the workplace, an increased awareness of mental health and common issues that many people face can break down the stigma, improve morale, and point staff in the direction of the support they need. The role of a mental health first aider is to be a point of contact for anyone experiencing depression, anxiety or stress. They are trained to spot the early signs of a mental health problem, to listen and support in a non-judgemental way, and signpost to the relevant support.

Investing in our mental health first aider training can prevent employee absenteeism, boost morale, and support productivity across your teams. Created by our team, it’s available to organisations all over the UK, and is easy to access online.

Overview of Mental Health First Aid Training

Improve your employees’ wellbeing

Our mental health first aider training course will give your employees the tools they need to help improve the mental health and wellbeing of their colleagues at work. This will also have a positive impact by lowering your organisation’s costs from staff presenteeism and absenteeism as a result of problems.

In addition to the 90-minute course, every participant will have access to ongoing support from our trainers, who will be happy to answer any relevant questions on mental health in the workplace for up to 12 months following training. Any queries outside of our trainers’ expertise will be referred to our qualified team of psychologists.

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Modules included in this course:

This 90-minute online course is designed to educate employees on a range of topics around workplace mental health. It equips them with tools to provide confidential support to colleagues, raise awareness of mental health, and reduce the stigma associated with it. Investing in mental health first aider training can help to prevent issues before they get bigger, potentially saving lives.

  • Understanding the role of the mental health first aider in the workplace.
  • How to provide practical support to those suffering with mental ill health.
  • Awareness of the most common mental health conditions.
  • Identifying signs of stress and how to manage it.
  • Putting an action plan together for mental health within the workplace.
  • Implementing a positive culture for mental health in work settings.
  • Various sources of support available for common mental health conditions.
  • Promoting mental health in the workplace.
  • How to listen, be supportive and then signpost to professional support for a person with a common mental health condition.

Did you know…

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act. Our mental health can be affected by a range of things, including our surroundings, the pressures of life, financial issues, and difficult life experiences. With the right support, many people can learn to manage the effects of issues such as depression and anxiety, and improve their quality of life. In the workplace, this can improve productivity, increase staff retention, and foster a positive and supportive culture.

  • 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem a year.
  • 1 in 6 people report experiencing a mental health problem (like anxiety or depression) in any given week.
  • 1 in 5 people have suicidal thoughts.
  • 1 in 14 people self-harm.
  • 1 in 15 people attempt suicide.

Downloads | Mental Health Questionnaires

These questionnaires are used by doctors and mental health professionals to measure the extent to which someone is struggling with anxiety or depression. This tool can also be used by individuals to assess themselves, or another person.

Click the links below to download each questionnaire.

Download GAD-7
Download PH-9

What people are saying

This course was a breakthrough in my knowledge of Mental Health First Aid. The content is comprehensive and of great quality, engaging and interactive.
Glen Stephens
Glen StephensLondon
I was looking for a Mental Health First Aid for our staff. A business friend of mine suggested to use YPS Psychology’s online course and it really worked for me & our staff.
Terry Higgins
Terry HigginsScotland
A fantastic and very engaging course. All the information offered by Joe was completely practical, relevant and presented in an easy, digestible and interesting way.
Flora Baker
Flora BakerMidlands
Outstanding course, you can tell the course is written by psychologist’s due to the relevant information given.
Garry Griffiths
Garry GriffithsSurrey

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Dr Yates has speciailist expertise in ADHD, depression, anxiety, learning differences (SpLD), and emotional wellbeing with children, young people, and adults.

She holds a Doctorate in Psychology (University of Manchester) and has extensive experience delivering:

• Educational psychology assessments, including ADHD and SpLD
• Mental health assessment and therapy
• Social skills and emotional regulation support

Dr Yates has worked in public organisations, including, schools, the NHS, and local authorities, and in private practice, for universities, colleges, and therapy healthcare bodies, such as, AXA PPP and Bupa. 

She is the author of Human Givens Therapy with Adolescents (Jessica Kingsley Publishers) and has published peer-reviewed research on adolescent wellbeing.

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Outside of work, Dr Yates is an avid crocheter and is also quite partial to silent discos. She looks forward to spending evenings by the fire, and watching movies with the family whilst creating her latest crochet piece.