MHFA England®

*Content warning: death and grief* Most adults spend at least a third of their time at work. So, as workplaces are a major part of people’s lives, they have a crucial role to play in supporting bereaved employees. Here are four ways to support a grieving colleague and create a compassionate, inclusive environment: https://brnw.ch/21wPbAW (Image description: Two colleagues are chatting. One has their back to the camera the other is smiling. Halfway down, a green label from the left says: Community blog. Below, a black panel across the bottom of the image says: How to support bereaved colleagues.) #GriefAwarenessWeek #TheGoodGriefTrust #MentalHealth #WorkplaceWellbeing #Bereavement #PeopleManagers #Leadership

** Content warning: Blog post mentions suicide ** Having the confidence to approach a colleague about mental health concerns can make all the difference. MHFA training equips your people with the skills to spot the signs of mental health issues, start the conversation, and provide support. The more people trained, the more support your workplace has when it matters. You can now read one MHFAider's story of how important and lifesaving mental health first aid can be ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wShAw #MentalHealthFirstAid #MHFAiderWebinar #MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention (Image description: Two colleagues talking and smiling in a bright office setting, with the text: "Talking to a Mental Health First Aider saved my life.")

💬 “We want MHFAiders who are proactive, engaged and supported.” – Matt Wilson, UK Wellbeing Lead, Computacenter Matt’s focus since joining Computacenter? Strengthening their network of 50+ MHFAiders through connection, communication, and care. 📲 Monthly MHFAider calls 📩 Weekly ‘midweek memo’ 🌍 Inclusive, diverse voices 💡 Focus on self-care & sustainability By listening first, Matt is helping shape a stronger, more connected wellbeing culture across Computacenter. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wTWY8 #WellbeingAtWork #MentalHealthFirstAid #MHFAiders #Leadership #Inclusion #EmployeeWellbeing #Computacenter (Image description: Two women are sitting at a table, smiling and engaged in conversation during a meeting or collaborative session. Overlay text reads: “Community Blog – How to build and maintain an effective MHFAider network.”)

A new month can be a great opportunity to take a moment and reflect on your own mental health. Take some time at the end of the month to check in on your own mental health and the wellbeing of those around you 🧠💚 Our My Whole Self MOT is here to help 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wPWwy #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCare #MyWholeSelf (Image description: The My Whole Self MOT has six simple steps you can take to look after your whole self: 1. How's my mental health today? 2. My Stress Container 3. My mental health journey 4. Looking after my wellbeing 5. How's my thinking today? 6. What can I do to look after my whole self?)

Mental health skills need refreshing too. You wouldn’t let someone’s physical first aid skills expire. Mental Health First Aid is no different. We recommend MHFAiders® refresh their knowledge, awareness, and skills every three years to stay confident, up to date, and ready to offer support when it matters most. Refresher training is just four hours – a small investment for peace of mind and lasting impact. 👉 Learn more about the MHFA Refresher: https://brnw.ch/21wVjZQ (Image description: Two colleagues are chatting. A green sweeping banner contains the MHFA England logo and the following text: Keep your MHFAiders® confident and capable.) #MentalHealthMatters #MHFAEngland #WorkplaceWellbeing

** Content warning: mentions suicide ** Join us for a vital and compassionate webinar exploring how organisations can take a proactive, informed approach to suicide prevention. We’ll hear powerful lived experience insights, and learn what support looks like before, during, and after a suicide crisis. With expert input and honest conversation, this webinar offers hope, action, and the opportunity to build truly supportive workplace cultures. This session will cover key concepts such as prevention, intervention, and postvention, with a strong focus on creating mentally healthy and suicide safer working environments, for people, communities, and businesses. Date: Wednesday 10 September Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm Where: Zoom Book your place: https://brnw.ch/21wVioO #Webinar #WorkplaceWellbeing #Sucide #MentalHealth #Support #Care #Compassion (Image description: Webinar infographic with the words: Strengthening suicide prevention across organisations. Wednesday 10 September 2025, 12:30pm to 1:30pm and the white MHFA England logo displayed on a green curved shape. Two people are holding a conversation under the green shape)

Ready to refresh your MHFAiders? In just four hours, your MHFAiders® can renew their confidence, update their knowledge, and strengthen your workplace culture. ✔ Face to face or online ✔ Expert-led ✔ Ongoing support included 📞 Book your workplace course today: https://brnw.ch/21wVihk Let’s keep mental health support alive in your organisation. (Image description: Two colleagues are chatting. A green sweeping banner contains the MHFA England logo and the following text: Update skills, protect your people) #MentalHealthTraining #PeopleDevelopment #WellbeingAtWork

At MHFA England®, we believe wellbeing and performance go hand in hand. Fostering a culture where employees can thrive mentally, emotionally, and physically is essential for a healthier, more productive workplace. That’s why we’re proud to support Techtimeout Tuesday (02 Decemer 2025), the UK’s national day for digital wellbeing. Find out more about this years campaign and the power of an hour: https://brnw.ch/21wTwxn (Image description: Launch graphic for the campaign - containing the techtimeout and MHFA England logos. The words The Digital Wellbeing Day - 2nd December 2025 are displayed in a third graphic in the centre) #WorkplaceWellbeing #DigitalWellbeing #TechTimeOut2025 #Productivity #WorkingWell #Support

Managers are under pressure – are we giving them the tools to succeed? 📊 People managers are balancing team wellbeing, workloads and performance targets – often without the right training or support. At MHFA England®, we believe it’s time to stop blaming managers and start backing them. That’s why we created Supporting Team Mental Health and Performance – a practical, evidence-based course designed to help managers: 🔹 Lead with empathy and confidence 🔹 Spot early signs of poor mental health 🔹 Navigate performance and wellbeing conversations 🔹 Build resilient, high-performing teams When managers are supported, teams thrive. 🔗 Find out how this course can support your organisation: https://brnw.ch/21wT9mO #WorkplaceWellbeing #LeadershipDevelopment #MentalHealthAtWork #MHFAEngland #SupportManagers #TeamPerformance (Video description: Product description video)

💼 How do we tackle presenteeism in the workplace? We are talking more about mental health than ever, but too many people still feel they cannot take time off when they need it. Instead, they show up unwell, in person or online. This is presenteeism, and it is costing individuals and organisations dearly. 📉 The cost to UK employers has risen by £30 billion since 2018 💬 84 percent of HR leads have seen it increase in remote workers 🚩 It is a clear sign of workplace cultures lacking psychological safety At MHFA England, we believe mental health should come before presenteeism. Our latest blog explores: The causes and consequences of presenteeism, practical ways employers can address it, and how training managers to support mental health makes all the difference 📖 Read the full blog: https://brnw.ch/21wTxpX #MentalHealth #Presenteeism #WorkplaceWellbeing #PsychologicalSafety #PeopleFirst #Leadership #MHFA #Productivity (Image description: A blurred crowd of people walking in different directions with the text "How do we tackle presenteeism in the workplace?" overlaid)