Workplace Mental Health First Aid
Why invest in Mental Health First Aid training?
The past few years have been challenging for everyone. From navigating a global pandemic and economic uncertainty to adapting to new ways of working, the need to support mental health and wellbeing in every sector is more urgent than ever.
Poor mental health among UK employees costs employers an estimated £51 billion each year (Deloitte UK Mental Health Report 2024).
Early intervention and prevention deliver the greatest returns, with proactive, universal strategies offering up to £6.30 in ROI for every £1 invested.
A third of managers report feeling unprepared to support team members with mental health issues (MHFA England My Whole Self Survey, 2023).
In 2022/23, work-related stress, depression, or anxiety made up 49% of all work-related ill health, and accounted for 54% of all working days lost (HSE, 2023).
91% of adults reported experiencing high or extreme pressure or stress in the past year, and 1 in 5 had to take time off due to poor mental health (Mental Health UK Burnout Report 2024).
Encouragingly, training for line managers in mental health is closely linked to improved business performance. Research by the University of Nottingham (2024) highlights benefits including better recruitment and retention, enhanced customer service, and a reduction in long-term mental health-related absence.
Now more than ever, prioritising employee mental health—and equipping your leaders to approach conversations with compassionate curiosity—can make a real difference.