DATALASE has confirmed that the business has taken steps to ensure it has a trained mental health first aider available on site to recognise the signs that someone may need support with their mental health and to offer assistance.
Hannah Roscoe, the company’s HR manager, recently completed the Mental Health First Aid two-day course from MHFA England.
She said, “As a business, we are constantly reviewing what we can do to support our employees’ health and wellbeing. Statistically, one in four of us will experience a mental health issue in any given year. It’s important therefore that we recognise that people have a lot going on in their lives, not just from a work perspective.
“I asked myself, in my role as HR manager, if an individual came to me struggling with their mental health, would I have the skills and knowledge to help that person in the best way possible? I decided to attend mental health first aid to improve my knowledge and understanding on mental health to provide the best support I could. It’s so important we all look after our mental health, recognising signs and knowing where to turn is vital.”
A trained Mental Health First Aider can start conversations about mental health, be a role model for how to manage mental health, promote a greater understanding of the importance of mental health, and help to end stigma and discrimination around mental health in the workplace.
