Workplace First Aid Blog
Mental health is a first-aid issue here’s why
First-responder care is often associated with accidents or sudden medical emergencies. But as Lisa Sharman, St John Ambulance’s National Head of Education & Commercial Training, highlights in our latest LinkedIn Live event, mental health today is very much a first-aid issue, and one that’s as varied and complex as physical health.
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Discover New Workplace Advocacy Training
Designed to complement Mental Health First Aid provision in workplaces, this course qualifies learners as Mental Health Advocates, preparing them to role model healthy behaviours, start supportive conversations, and promote mental health and wellbeing across the organisation. By encouraging early intervention, this training is designed to help workplaces create a culture of peer support and reduced stigma. Delegates will leave equipped to lead wellbeing conversations, signpost support, and act as a positive influence within their team.
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After the emergency Supporting mental health after traumatic incidents
When a serious incident unfolds at work, the first priority is to save lives and ensure physical safety. But once the immediate danger has passed, another, less visible emergency can begin. Whether it’s a terror attack, a fire or gas emergency, a road traffic incident, or a theft where staff are threatened, these events can leave a lasting emotional aftershock. Anxiety, depression, stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may affect people, or even whole teams. For employers, recognising and addressing this hidden impact is just as important as the initial response.
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