Why mental health first aid?
SAFETY
RECRUITMENT & RETENTION
PROFITABILITY
Workplace stress contributes to poor physical and mental outcomes.
The damage stress causes to both physical and mental health is well-documented. A 2015 meta-analysis of 228 studies, conducted by researchers from Stanford University and the Harvard Business School, found that common workplace stressors increase individuals’ risk of self-rated poor health, self-rated mental illnesses, physician-reported illnesses and even mortality.
This suggests that less severe mental health concerns such as stress can trigger larger problems.
Source: Safety & Health Magazine
PROFITABILITY
RECRUITMENT & RETENTION
PROFITABILITY
The cost of doing nothing about workplace mental health and wellness is significantly higher than investing in evidence-based prevention and treatment.
Failure to support employees’ mental health not only weighs on the employees themselves, but it also weighs heavily on an organizations’ bottom line. Businesses can no longer afford the status quo.
$23 billion is the amount spent annually in the U.S. on work productivity loss due to depression alone.
Every $1 investment in promoting mental health has a $3 – $5 return.
Source: Society for Human Resource Managment (SHRM)
RECRUITMENT & RETENTION
RECRUITMENT & RETENTION
RECRUITMENT & RETENTION
Investing in workplace mental health and wellness increases retention, recruitment, and productivity.
Studies show it lowers absenteeism, disability leave, and medical costs; and reduces employee-related risks and potential liabilities.
85% of people say their mental health issues at work negatively affect their home life (and vice versa).
76% of people believe companies should be doing more to support the mental health of their workforce.
Source: Society for Human Resource Managment (SHRM)
accreditation
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
Fully accredited through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, our Mental Health First Aid trainings provide a 3 year certification upon completion of the program.
Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.