Does your organisation have a Mental Health First Aider? Under the Helath and safety work act 1974, employers have a general duty of care to ensure the health and safety and welfare their employees, and this includes the employees Mental Health. Mental Health first Aid is a mental equivelant of first aid. It is designed to raise awareness of mental health and reduce the stigma of that can often sarround the mental health issues. Absentism in the workplace due to mental health is rising. If your organisation has a mental health first aider this person can help any staff member going through a difficult time and if needed sign posted to proffesional support and help. Early intervention is Key and a Mental a First Aider can help identify symptoms at an early stage.
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