 Content warning: This Article contains references to suicide. The information provided is not a substitute for professional mental health advice. As winter sets in, it’s the perfect time to focus on workplace mental health. Learn more about our evidence-based training, tailored manager support, and upcoming developments impacting workplace wellbeing.
Get ready to explore: — How we can help you build mentally healthy workplaces — Ongoing support for MHFAiders® beyond the course — Tailored training for people managers and sector-specific programmes — Our response to the Keep Britain Working review — Have your say: Set the standards on workplace mental health — Our final webinar of 2025 — The chance to take part in Youth MHFA® training with Bleecker Burgers EXPLORE OUR OFFER Building mentally healthy workplaces with a whole organisational approach With adults spending a third of their lives at work, mental health isn’t just a personal issue; it’s a business-critical one. Without mental health support, people struggle to stay engaged and productive, with one in ten UK workers considering leaving their jobs due to poor workplace mental health (1). Our enhanced training and consultancy offer enables you to build mentally healthy workplaces, from evidence-based training and consultancy to ongoing support. The result: Workplaces where wellbeing and performance go hand-in-hand. Mental Health First Aid: A complete support package Supporting employee mental health is crucial for building thriving and resilient workplaces. Our MHFA® training sets the national standard for workplace mental health, helping boost engagement, keeping people in their roles, and unlocking untapped economic potential, with early interventions returning £5–£6.30 for every £1 spent (2). Read how our training improves workplace mental health for the organisations we work with, in our real-life case studies. Start building a mentally healthy workplace However, MHFA isn’t just about a course. It’s about activating a vibrant peer network, empowering your people with ongoing support, and embedding mental health as a visible part of your culture. Going beyond the initial training, we offer a distinctive enhanced MHFA support package, helping you to: — Sustain continuous engagement and confidence among trained MHFAiders — Inspire an open, connected, and mentally healthy workplace culture — Strengthen commitment to psychological safety and employee wellbeing — Provide insights and evidence of impact for leaders and stakeholders — Embed mental health into policy, planning, and culture With our MHFA offer, you embed a whole infrastructure of wellbeing into your organisation. The result is a workplace where stigma is reduced, employees feel supported, teams perform at their best, and mental health is part of everyday culture. Shape the future of workplace mental health: MHFA standards consultation As we continue to integrate mental health into workplace culture, MHFA England® has launched a public consultation on draft Workplace Mental Health First Aid Standards. For the first time, clear, practical standards have been proposed for embedding MHFA across workplaces. They give employers clarity, support MHFAiders, and make MHFA part of prevention, early intervention, and lasting culture change — not just a tick-box exercise. But standards only work if they are credible and actionable. Your insight is vital to shaping what good standards look like. The consultation runs until 10 December 2025. Add your response here, and please share the consultation with your networks. Suggested social media post: The future of workplace mental health support is being shaped now! Add your voice: mhfaengland.org/set-the-standard/ #SetTheStandard #MandateTheChange Download free social media graphics Tailored MHFA training for NHS and financial services Every sector has unique challenges. That’s why we provide tailored MHFA training courses for the NHS and financial services sectors to support staff in high-pressure environments, reduce burnout and stigma, and build resilience. If you’re interested in MHFA training for your sector or organisation, get in touch with us at [email protected]. Unlock wellbeing and performance with people manager training Managers play a crucial role in creating resilient, high-performing teams. Yet many feel unprepared to talk about mental health. That’s why our updated people manager training is essential for every workplace. Refreshed with the latest evidence, it equips leaders with the confidence and tools to spot poor mental health, support their teams, and create cultures where wellbeing and performance thrive. Our courses include: -- Supporting Team Mental Health and Performance: Performance-focused training to help managers boost wellbeing and productivity. — Mental Health Knowledge for Managers: Flexible digital learning to build understanding and awareness. -- Mental Health Skills for Managers: Skills-based training for confident, real-world conversations. -- Mental Health First Aid for Managers: A bespoke MHFA course designed for people managers - focused on leadership and early intervention. Empower managers to support team mental health MHFA ENGLAND NEWS Shaping the future of wellbeing Policy and practice: Strengthening workplace mental health It’s been a busy time in the workplace mental health arena, with two major developments shaping how organisations can better support their people. The recently published Government’s Keep Britain Working Review calls for urgent action to tackle the rise in ill health pushing people out of work, highlighting the importance of prevention, early intervention, and confident leadership. These themes are all central to MHFA England’s mission. The Review’s call for stronger support for line managers directly aligns with our newly launched people manager training portfolio, designed to close the gap between manager influence and manager confidence. The courses in the portfolio translate the Review’s ambitions into action, building leadership confidence and driving culture change to keep Britain working well. Read the full response At the same time, new guidance published this month is helping workplaces strengthen their role in suicide prevention. The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published BS 30480: Suicide and the workplace – Intervention, prevention and support for people affected by suicide. It is the world’s first national standard on suicide and the workplace. Developed with input from more than 70 organisations and experts, including MHFA England’s Chief Executive, Sarah McIntosh, who sat on the steering committee, the standard offers practical steps to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support those affected by suicide. It’s freely available and adaptable for organisations of all sizes. Take action for your workplaceLearn more about suicide prevention Don’t miss our last webinar of 2025 Join us for our final webinar of 2025, as we revisit a transformative year in workplace mental health and explore what’s next for wellbeing at work. Date: Wednesday 10 December Time: 1—2pm Where: Zoom Secure your spot Supporting young people’s mental health with Bleecker Burger We’re excited to announce that Bleecker Burger are funding places on our Youth Mental Health First Aid courses, helping more people support young people’s mental health. The training gives adults who work or live with 8–18-year-olds the skills to spot signs of poor mental health, have supportive conversations, and guide young people to the right help. We’ll be offering fully funded Youth MHFA course places to those who are making a difference to young people’s mental health. The deadline to complete your application is 5pm on 8 December 2025, and we will contact successful applicants by 15 December 2025. Find out how to take part SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS Be a part of the conversation Sources:
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