MHFA England®

📣 Introducing a new era of action in mental health… We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Association of Mental Health First Aiders – England’s first and only membership body for Mental Health First Aiders! 🤩 By creating the largest dedicated community of MHFAiders®, we can support learners long after they have completed their course. Excited to learn more? Click here: https://brnw.ch/21wKOgm #AssociationOfMentalHealthFirstAiders #AOMHFA #MentalHealthFirstAid #MentalHealthTraining #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthMatters

📌 Our office and phone lines are now closed until 9am on Monday 5 August. We look forward to working with you when we return. https://brnw.ch/21wLvZE #WellbeingBreak #EmployeeWellbeing (Image description: The MHFA England® office is now closed until 9am, Monday 5 August 2024. As a training organisation, we can't provide mental health support, if you need support the following organisations can help you: Hub of Hope; Young Minds; Samaritans; Shout; Mind.)

Have you listened to our new podcast yet? Not sure which episode to start with? We have two suggestions for you 👇 Listen to the latest edition with Chloe Davies: https://brnw.ch/21wLvAT Or listen to Sarah McIntosh, Managing Director of the Association of Mental Health First Aiders®, talk about the new Association and why it matters: https://brnw.ch/21wLvAS Both episodes are perfect for your summer getaway or staycation 🏖️ Remember to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts to keep up to date! #MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealthFirstAid (Image description: The podcast logo - A green background with a lighter green looping line. Text over the background says: Off the top of your head. The mental health podcast. A yellow thought bubble containing the MHFA England logo is in the top right corner. A light bulb sits halfway down the left side.)

Our final tip for boosting your wellbeing at work this summer is to connect with your colleagues 👋 You could share your weekend or summer plans with each other, like our staff have for our Summer Wellbeing Week in this blog post: https://brnw.ch/21wLvth #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceWellbeing #WaterCoolerMoments (Video description: A heading says 'Connect'. Below, text says: Share more of yourself with your colleagues. Talk about lived experiences, hobbies, or weekend plans. An illustration of two hands in a high five is centered on the right-hand side.)

A study by experts at University of Nottingham has found a “strong association between mental health training for line managers and improved staff recruitment and retention, better customer service and lower levels of long-term mental health sickness absence”. If you're looking to empower your people managers, or evaluate and redefine your workplace culture, speak to our workplace consultants today 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wLuKV #Management #ManagersTraining #WorkplaceWellbeing (Image description: A quote from Dr Melissa Carr, a My Whole Self Reporter from Henley Business School, says: "Mental health training can support managers to feel confident having conversations with employees about their mental health and wellbeing. It can provide managers with the tools to have productive and supportive conversations and also to know how and when to refer people to other support mechanisms.")

As a social enterprise that is committed to being an anti-racist organisation, we know everyone’s experiences of mental health are different. To mark South Asian Heritage Month, Irtiza Qureshi, an MHFA England Instructor Member, reflects on his South Asian heritage and mental health. Irtiza will be joining Chantal S. and other special guests on Thursday 8 August, 1-2.30pm, for another instalment of our Critical Conversations series, celebrating South Asian Heritage Month. Register your place today 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wLuod #SAHM2024 #FreeToBeMe (Image description: A quote from Irtiza Qureshi, an MHFA England Instructor Member, says: "I see my South Asian ethnicity as a privilege. I'm fortunate to have had cultural influences from Pakistan and the Indian subcontinent in my life, growing up in the north of England. Being able to understand and appreciate aspects of my identity definitely supports my mental health and sense of self." A photo of Irtiza is in the bottom right corner.)

Are we the unhappiest we’ve ever been at work? 💭 Earlier this year, 59% of UK employees told us they regularly lack joy and satisfaction at work. Motivate your teams this summer using our suggestions below, and learn how you can bring joy to your workplace, here: https://brnw.ch/21wLu5F #JobSatisfaction #WorkplaceJoy #EmployeeWellbeing (Video description: A heading says 'Motivate'. Below, text says: Goals and games can bring people together. Try a scavenger hunt, setting personal and team goals, or a team quiz. An illustration of a trophy is centered on the right-hand side.)

This #InternationalSelfCareDay, learn why self-care is so important and how you can embed it into your life 👇 #SelfCareTips #HealthAndWellbeing #EmployeeWellbeing

As the way we work continues to evolve, supporting human connection is more important than ever. Teams are most effective and creative when everybody feels seen, heard, and valued. What can you do today to bond with your colleagues? Our My Whole Self: Guide to creating inclusive workplace cultures has some great ideas to help you get started: https://brnw.ch/21wLsLS #EmployeeWellbeing #TeamBuilding #Productivity (Video description: A heading says 'Bond'. Text below says: Support and celebrate one another. Take time to highlight your colleagues' qualities, get to know other teams, and share your favourite foods. An illustration of a hand holding a piece of sushi between two chopsticks comes out from the right.)

Laurence, a Mental Health First Aider at First Bus, shares how MHFA® training has enhanced his role within the People Team and how the MHFAider® community provided support outside of work. 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wLs6F #MentalHealthFirstAid #MentalHealthTraining #HumanResources (Image description: A quote from Laurence Binks at First Bus says: “I took the MHFA training in autumn 2023, and I use the knowledge, awareness, and skills that I learnt almost every day. I found the visual way the course is taught really helped me to understand the importance of non-judgemental listening.” The Association of Mental Health First Aiders logo is below the text and a photo of a family getting on a bus is in a semi-circle from the right edge.)