First Aid training is required by law at most workplaces and has been for a number of years, with the importance of having these life-saving skills widely acknowledged, but Mental Health First Aid training is becoming increasingly present across the UK.

Supporting employees who may be struggling with their mental health, and bringing in practices that protect your team’s mental wellbeing can not only improve morale but also productivity within the business.

While the importance of traditional first aid is widely known and understood, it is becoming increasingly clear to employers that safeguarding their teams’ mental wellbeing is just as vital.

This is known as mental health first aid. As Mental Health Awareness Day is approaching, we have put together a guide on supporting mental health first aid in the workplace.

World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10th within Mental Health Awareness Month. The aim is to promote mental health advocacy and to educate the public on relevant issues.

This year's theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health is 'Mental Health in an Unequal World'.

We are delighted to have launched the TQUK Level 2 Award in Emergency Response for Mental Health in the Workplace (RQF) here at Imperative Training. We understand that mental ill health is common and that the need for Mental Health First Aid is just as important as the need for Physical First Aid, especially in the workplace.