Mental health first aid in the workplace

The Conservative Government under Theresa May has made commitments to spread the use of mental health first aid (MHFA) in schools and amongst the wider population. There have been calls to make MHFA mandatory in the workplace. Although not obligatory, the Health and Safety Executive’s First Aid guidance was updated in November 2018 to encourage employers to think about their employees’ mental health and wellbeing needs.

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