Results indicated that being a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAer) was a responsibility highly valued by participants; however, data highlighted that anxiety associated with this role was of utmost significance. The study revealed the inherent compassion of MHFA volunteers; however, it also underscored...
those who provide mental health support in a workplace setting may have volunteered or applied for the role, perhaps as a Mental Health First Aider (MHFA) and therefore, may feel that they should be able to cope. They may not feel comfortable or feel justified in asking for support for th...
"I was too afraid to take up too much space in other people's minds, other people's lives," explains the mental health first-aider. "The people who really care for you will never think that you're too much." She says the first step should be to validate your own feelings...
The DfE’s pledge to provide every secondary school with a member of staff trained in mental health first aid is not enough, experts are warning. Teachers who are the only mental-health first-aider in their schools have a “huge burden” to bear and their own mental health becomes at risk...
Alongside this new advice, strengthened guidance on the role of the person trained in Mental Health First Aid skills has also been published to support the Role of the Mental Health First Aider. This covers the boundaries and responsibilities of those qualified at different levels; as Mental Healt...
Fears over the impact on mental health of smartphones, social media and other trappings of the digital world are driving tech companies to change, but the evidence remains sketchy. Simon Makin Outlook28 Nov 2018Nature Why I became a mental-health first-aider at my research institute ...
The pandemic has also led some employees to work longer or irregular hours, with many having to combine work with home-schooling and other family responsibilities, leading to a poor work-life balance. To support our members during this difficult time, ukactive has launched the Mental Health ...
However, in order to prepare the first aider so that they can encourage a person to get appropriate professional help and other supports, information on evidence based interventions (psychological, medical and self-help strategies) were provided as part of the training program [48, 49]. Our ...
Research group leaders should learn how to recognize if colleagues are experiencing problems at work, says James Turner. Research group leaders should learn how to recognize if colleagues are experiencing problems at work, says James Turner.
Becoming a Mental Health First AiderPam SwainSpringer NatureBDJ Team