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Helping others when we need help too
The topic for this MHFA Networking group was how in lockdown we are being approached to support people, which we want to do, but are finding it increasingly difficult as our own resources become stretched.
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Time to Talk Day 2021
Having open conversations about mental ill health will help break down the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness. For Time to Talk Day we share some tips for supportive conversations around mental health.
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Mental Health – Maintaining Focus
In 2020 the terms mental health and mental ill health became part of everyday vocabulary. However, the statistics continue to paint a concerning picture.
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Celebrating Mental Health First Aid
Amidst the difficulties people have faced; there are many stories of how people have supported each other. MHFA has been part of this.
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Loneliness and Isolation
This blog brings together ideas for how we can encourage those experiencing loneliness to build connections to enhance their wellbeing.
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Stress and the Brain
We are living in stressful times and finding strategies to manage is vital to our health. This includes our physical health, mental health and wellbeing.
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MHFA and Change
At the recent MHFA Networking and Support Group we discussed people’s responses to change, which demonstrated one of the key challenges in supporting people – we all view changes differently.
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Supportive Conversations
When supporting employee mental ill health, the aim is to enable them to feel able to be open about their health so that you can together identify the best way to provide support, so they can work productively and effectively.
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MHFA’s Role in Returning to Work
This article considers the many reasons employees may feel anxious and express anxiety about returning to the workplace. It suggests signs you may notice as an MHFAider and what you might do to provide support.
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Mental Health is a Business Imperative
Drawing from a professional perspective of many years in HR I saw organisations manage mental health symptoms rather than look at culture and causes
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Raising Your Profile as a MHFAider
Mental Health First Aiders add great value to organisations but only if employees understand their role and know how to contact them. This article shares ideas on how to do this effectively.
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Learning From the Covid-19 Crisis
Those working within HR have had to respond rapidly in tough times. Within it has been good to observe some positives that we can choose to take forward.
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MHFA Support for Businesses
Your MHFAiders understand their role and want to make a difference. But what happens next? How do you look after them? Its important that the commitment to MHFAiders doesn’t end with training.
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