Mental Health First Aid

MENTAL ILL HEALTH IS THE MAIN CAUSE OF SICKNESS ABSENCE IN THE WORKPLACE WITH 70 MILLION WORKING DAYS LOST EACH YEAR, COSTING BRITAIN ANNUALLY £70-100BN*

Studies show that at least 1 in 4 people will experience some kind of mental health problem each year and that 67% of employees feel scared, embarrassed or unable to talk about mental health concerns with their employer. Don't wait until your company is suffering from multiple staff off work as a result of mental ill health! Learn how to recognise mental ill health in your employees and how to support and signpost them. Our Mental Health in the Workplace courses are ideal for those who need further training and is ideal for managers.

VITAL SIGNS SCOTLAND OFFER BOTH REMOTE (VIA ZOOM), AND CLASSROOM COURSES

Both options will result in achieving the same certification, however the remote course offers candidates the opportunity to complete the course without any need for travel or unnecessary social interaction. Look at the Available Course Dates for both remote and classroom courses.

* Source: Mental health in the workplace | Mental Health Foundation