... that's it. This is the mental health version of a physical first aid qualification: an internationally recognised qualification that confirms you (or your staff) are trained in the necessary skills and techniques to spot the signs of poor mental health, handle a conversation with someone who is struggling safely and effectively, signpost them on to appropriate support (including professional) and take care of yourself in the process. It will help you communicate better, empathise more, and care for those around you – and in extreme cases it may help you save a life. 

For organisations, training employees as MHFAiders is a key part of building a healthy workplace and ensuring staff, especially managers, are equipped with the confidence and skills to handle distressed people. If you are employer, UK data says that at any time around 50% of your workforce have experienced at least one symptom of burnout, and 15% are experiencing symptoms of poor mental health (source: MHFA England 2022). Investing in healthy workplaces is more than just good practice – it makes pragmatic sense, with Deloitte calculating that every £1 invested in effective wellbeing delivers over £5 in benefits, measured in retained staff, reduced sick days and increased employee engagement and productivity (source: Deloitte 2022).