Mental Health First Aid Training

Stress, anxiety and depression are the most common reasons for staff absence in the NHS, with NHS Providers reporting this accounted for 22% of all sickness absences in October 2023. All NHS organisations are working hard to deliver the NHS People Plan's wellbeing ambitions, Mental Health First Aiders provide a valuable resource in delivering early intervention help for those who may be developing a mental health issue or supporting employees in crisis.

Arden & GEM delivers Mental Health First Aid Training that has been specifically developed to support NHS organisations and employees. Our training course will help your organisation build internal resilience by creating your own team of Mental Health First Aiders who will be fully equipped to identify, understand and help colleagues who may be experiencing a mental health issue. We offer an efficient and cost-effective way to address the mental health discomfort of NHS colleagues in a healthcare or related setting.

Once fully trained, your Mental Health First Aiders will contribute to the delivery of a healthier work environment, improving staff wellbeing, boosting productivity, reducing absence levels and increasing staff retention.

Our training provides insight into the roles and responsibilities of a mental health first aider, the different types of mental health conditions and how to support someone experiencing a mental health issue. We provide:

• A two-day training course that can be delivered online, face-to-face or hybrid – providing the best solution for your operational needs
• Dedicated post qualification support provided by a group of fully qualified Mental Health First Aiders and Instructors
• A legacy of knowledge and resources including how to access a dedicated text service provided by Shout and ongoing learning opportunities with MHFA England Desktop.